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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2020109475 · 10/5/2020 · WPS Industries

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Welding machinery

Employer

Name
WPS Industries
Location
228 INDUSTRIAL STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, 71292
NAICS
333922
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 5, 2020, an employee was welding on a diverter gate that is positioned with bearings. When rotating the gate, the actuator cylinder shifted and crushed the employee's right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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