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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023076613 · 7/24/2023 · Iris USA Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name
Iris USA Inc.
Location
460 Forest Road, HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18202
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving an injection mold with an overhead crane. The mold began swinging and the employee tried to steady the mold by grabbing it with both hands. The swinging mold struck against the mold setting and pinched the employee's finger. The employee sustained an amputation of the left ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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