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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020098311 · 9/1/2020 · Saint Gobain Ceramics & Plastics 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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Saint Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc.
Location
6600 Walmore Road, NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, 14304
NAICS
327910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic was performing maintenance on an exhaust blower when his finger got caught in a belt/pulley. The employee's fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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