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Amputations

1 amputation · 20211210983 · 12/22/2021 · Ball Metal Container Corporation

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Ball Metal Container Corporation
Location
4525 Indiana Street, GOLDEN, COLORADO, 80403
NAICS
332431
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to fix a metal scrap chopper. His left hand was caught in the point of operation and he suffered an amputation to the middle fingertip (without bone loss), as well as an avulsion to the index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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