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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023032100 · 3/7/2023 · Schaeffler Group Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Dies, molds, patterns
Secondary source
Punch presses

Employer

Name
Schaeffler Group Inc
Location
3900 South Rangeline Road, JOPLIN, MISSOURI, 64804
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing a punch die in the press during a setup procedure. Upon inserting the die, the employee checked the placement of the locking device by grabbing the die with his left hand. The die fell and crushed his left middle finger, resulting in an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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