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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021097612 · 9/3/2021 · Ellwood National Forge

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 regular operation
Source
Metalworking lathes
Secondary source
Sanders-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Ellwood National Forge
Location
1 Front Street, IRVINE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16329
NAICS
332111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was polishing a 3/4" x 13 1/4" steel shaft in a lathe using emery paper. The emery paper got caught around the workpiece and the employee's right ring finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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