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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021010604 · 1/22/2021 · PPG Architectural Coatings, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
PPG Architectural Coatings, Inc.
Location
1900 N Josey Lane, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
NAICS
325510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the slide gate valve at the top of a materials silo. As the employee was reviewing the operation of the valve, the valve actuated and pinched his left thumb, resulting in a partial amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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