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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021109153 · 10/23/2021 · Eco Glass Production Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Suits, coats, jackets

Employer

Name
Eco Glass Production Inc.
Location
9101 NW 87 Avenue, MEDLEY, FLORIDA, 33178
NAICS
332321
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a glass washer. To test the machine, the employee placed glass at the entrance to the washer. The pinion gear caught his jacket and the machine partially amputated his left arm. The machine was not locked out/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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