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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022087518 · 8/24/2022 · Progressive Foam Technologies Inc

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
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Progressive Foam Technologies Inc
Location
6753 Chestnut Ridge Rd NW, BEACH CITY, OHIO, 44608
NAICS
326150
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 24, 2022, at approximately 5:00 PM, an employee was cleaning off a photo eye on the lamination line. The machine cycled and a gate lowered, amputating the employee's right ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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