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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022087579 · 8/25/2022 · MooreCo, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
MooreCo, Inc.
Location
2885 Lorraine Avenue, TEMPLE, TEXAS, 76501
NAICS
337127
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were inspecting a cane saw machine for improper operations. During the inspection process, the machine was turned on and one of the employees sustained amputation of their right index, middle, and ring fingers and a partial amputation of the right little finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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