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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021021818 · 2/28/2021 · Kohl's Distribution eFulfillment Center

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
Machinery, unspecified
Secondary source
Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools

Employer

Name
Kohl's Distribution eFulfillment Center
Location
2019 North Interstate 35 East Service Road, DESOTO, TEXAS, 75115
NAICS
452910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was oiling a chain and used a towel to remove excess oil when the towel was caught by the machine, resulting in a partial amputation of the right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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