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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20191111865 · 11/14/2019 · Factory, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified

Employer

Name
Factory, LLC
Location
3776 Kettle Ct E, DELAFIELD, WISCONSIN, 53018
NAICS
311352
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was adjusting trays that were not stacking properly on a candy production line. The employee's right middle finger was caught in the line's chain and sprocket and was amputated at the first joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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