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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021108626 · 10/6/2021 · RHE HATCO INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, unspecified
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
RHE HATCO INC.
Location
302 HUNTSMAN WAY, LONGVIEW, TEXAS, 75603
NAICS
315991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to unjam a press machine when his left glove became caught in the machine. The employee used his right hand to pull his left hand out, and both of his arms were caught in the machine resulting in amputation of both hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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