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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022021006 · 2/2/2022 · MCT Manufacturing LLC dba Bella Pak, 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
Conveyors-screw, auger

Employer

Name
MCT Manufacturing LLC dba Bella Pak, LLC.
Location
2358 West Packard Street, APPLETON, WISCONSIN, 54914
NAICS
424430
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee attempted to unclog a cheese conveyor when their fingers contacted a moving auger, resulting in two fingertip amputations. The conveyor was not locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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