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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023032712 · 3/27/2023 · Heritage Bag Company

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Heritage Bag Company
Location
2321 High Hill Road, SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY, 08085
NAICS
326111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a bag machine. The employee's hand contacted the belt and shaft resulting in amputation of the ring finger to the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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