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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021064504 · 6/2/2021 · Portage Plastics 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
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
Portage Plastics Corporation
Location
3000 Boeck Road, PORTAGE, WISCONSIN, 53901
NAICS
326199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was fixing a grinder. The space was limited and he could not open the grinder electrical door all the way. After checking voltage and replacing a fuse, he stood up to shut the main disconnect off and the cabinet door shut slowly, pushing his hand inside and shocking him. He was then held to the grinder. He was shocked, resulting in the amputation of his left pinky and ring fingers, as well as a thumb injury that required a skin graft.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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