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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023021736 · 2/23/2023 · Perstorp Polyols, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
Location
600 Matzinger Rd., TOLEDO, OHIO, 43612
NAICS
325199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 23, 2023, an employee was cleaning an auger in preparation to run product through. As the employee was cleaning the auger, their right middle finger was caught by the screw and housing, resulting in amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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