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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021087012 · 8/18/2021 · Proteins for Pets Opco, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Proteins for Pets Opco, LLC
Location
259 30th Street, GREELEY, COLORADO, 80631
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing material that was blocking a drain for the fresh product auger. The auger contacted the employee's left hand and amputated three fingertips. The machine was not locked out/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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