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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021043145 · 4/15/2021 · TC Transcontinental Holding Corporation

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
Lathes, unspecified
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
TC Transcontinental Holding Corporation
Location
271 River Street, MENASHA, WISCONSIN, 54952
NAICS
322220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 15, 2021, an employee was removing rust from the spindle of a lathe using an emery cloth when their glove become entangled in the back chuck, resulting in a partial degloving of the right middle finger and complete amputation of the right ring and pinky fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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