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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191011062 · 10/23/2019 · EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES

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: Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES
Location: 7601 NW 107TH TERRACE, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64153
NAICS: 331492
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A contract mechanic was doing maintenance on a baghouse machine. The machine's moving parts amputated the tip of the mechanic's left thumb.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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