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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2021108690 · 10/8/2021 · Matthews International Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Threading and tapping machines

Employer

Name
Matthews International Corporation
Location
Matthews Environmental Solutions 2045 Sprint Blvd, APOPKA, FLORIDA, 32703
NAICS
484122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an automatic pipe threading machine. He attached a 7-inch pipe to the other side of the elbow and started the machine. His right index fingertip was crushed between the pipe and the machine's left support arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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