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Amputations

1 amputation · 20201211535 · 12/9/2020 · Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA

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
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA
Location
2081 FM 102 Road, WHARTON, TEXAS, 77488
NAICS
326113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was conducting belt maintenance, trying to walk a belt off a sheave. The belt caught and amputated the employee's left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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