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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021109354 · 10/30/2021 · US Agricultural Marketing Service

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 regular operation
Source
Shredders

Employer

Name
US Agricultural Marketing Service
Location
906 N Elgin Ave, LAMESA, TEXAS, 79331
NAICS
921190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a shredder. The vacuum on the shredder sucked the employee's finger into the blades, which amputated the tip of the employee's right middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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