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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021043212 · 4/17/2021 · Peco Foods, 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
Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Peco Foods, Inc.
Location
3701 Reese Phifer Ave, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, 35401
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting and oiling a box strapper machine. The employee's left thumb was caught between the machine's chain and sprocket and was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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