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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021098067 · 9/20/2021 · American Castings, 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
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
American Castings, Inc.
Location
5265 Hunt Street, PRYOR, OKLAHOMA, 74361
NAICS
331511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was grinding a large metal casting on a 30-inch stationary grinder when the casting slipped and the employee's hand struck the rotating grindstone, resulting in amputation of the left little finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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