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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032742 · 3/24/2020 · TEJAS INDUSTRIES, LTD

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
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified

Employer

Name
TEJAS INDUSTRIES, LTD
Location
110 Merrick Lane, HEREFORD, TEXAS, 79045
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a blockage in a sausage machine. A blade in the machine amputated the top of the employee's left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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