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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191212649 · 12/9/2019 · UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION

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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION
Location
8150 Business Way, PLAIN CITY, OHIO, 43064
NAICS
339994
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear jammed wire from machinery when the employee's hand entered the point of operation. The machine then cycled, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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