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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020054847 · 5/26/2020 · Tekni-Plex Flexibles LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Tekni-Plex Flexibles LLC
Location
6161 N. 64th, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53218
NAICS
326122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While changing blades on a machine, a blade fell and partially amputated an employee's right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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