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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020109819 · 10/15/2020 · MILLWOOD, INC.

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
Stacking machinery

Employer

Name
MILLWOOD, INC.
Location
1890 E. WILLIAMS RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43207
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a jam in the stacker/sorter. The machine activated, causing the stack of pallets to rise and amputate the employee's right thumb. The machine was not locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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