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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020043947 · 4/29/2020 · Nestle Purina Petcare

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
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
Nestle Purina Petcare
Location
6509 BRANDY LANE, MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, 17050
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a jam on an extruder machine when the employee's hand came into contact with a rotating valve, resulting in the amputation of four fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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