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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023054499 · 5/19/2023 · Lanxess - South Plant

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space

Employer

Name
Lanxess - South Plant
Location
324 Southfield Cutoff, EL DORADO, ARKANSAS, 71730
NAICS
325180
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was dumping a self-tipping hopper into a roll off bin. The hopper came back unexpectedly and amputated the employee's left index fingertip. Their left middle finger was also fractured.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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