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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021108912 · 10/16/2021 · BEST DIAMOND PLASTICS, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
BEST DIAMOND PLASTICS, LLC
Location
1401 E. 98th St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60628
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a jam on an extrusion line when moving conveyor belts amputated their right index fingertip. The equipment was not locked out/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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