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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20211110065 · 11/20/2021 · Penn Aluminum International LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Penn Aluminum International LLC
Location
5602 E Harrison Ave, HARLINGEN, TEXAS, 78550
NAICS
331316
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At about 10:15 p.m. on November 20, 2021, an employee was adjusting a belt when it was activated elsewhere. The belt moved; the belt and gear amputated the employee's right index fingertip at the first knuckle, as well as lacerating the employee's right middle finger. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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