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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023021609 · 2/20/2023 · Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

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 during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Screwdrivers-power not determined

Employer

Name
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
Location
1135 E. McGregor Dr., MC GREGOR, TEXAS, 76657
NAICS
424510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a large screwdriver to break up and remove debris from the top of crumble rolls. The screwdriver became caught in the machine and the employee's left little finger was pinched between the screwdriver and the machine's guard, resulting in a severe laceration and fracture. The injury required surgical amputation of the first digit just behind the nail bed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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