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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020010431 · 1/15/2020 · Heinen's 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
Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery

Employer

Name
Heinen's Inc.
Location
19701 South Miles Road, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OHIO, 44128
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a jam on a vacuum packaging line. While threading film through the machine, her left hand was pulled into the machine. The employee's index, middle, and ring fingertips were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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