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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20191112291 · 11/27/2019 · United Piston Ring Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
United Piston Ring Inc.
Location
2920 Fairmont Street, MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN, 54220
NAICS
336310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing a filter roll in a filter system using a broomstick. The employee's right arm was caught between the conveyor belt and the platen. The employee sustained an 8" laceration and two broken bones to the right arm, resulting in medical amputation above the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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