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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019099647 · 9/16/2019 · Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Nonclassifiable

Employer

Name
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location
6451 Main Street, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS, 60053
NAICS
424210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing preventive maintenance and was removing built-up grease from a moving chain when his right index fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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