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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022098544 · 9/27/2022 · DFA Dairy Brands

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
Conveyors-chain
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
DFA Dairy Brands
Location
600 N. Piedras St, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79923
NAICS
311511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning an area when her glove was caught by a chain and sprocket behind a conveyor. Her right thumb was pulled in and the thumb tip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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