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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023076109 · 7/10/2023 · Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Location
207 Pitney Road, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA, 17601
NAICS
312210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting a wooden board with an opening under a press. As the press lowered, the employee's right middle fingertip was caught between it and the board. His fingertip was amputated and his index and ring fingers were lacerated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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