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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032298 · 3/10/2020 · Extrusions, 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
Punch presses

Employer

Name
Extrusions, Inc.
Location
2401 S Main Street, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, 66701
NAICS
332321
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was punching small parts on the hydraulic punch press when a part got stuck. As she tried to pull the small part out of the punch press, the punch activated, smashing the end of her finger. The fingertip was amputated to just behind the fingernail.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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