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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023098661 · 9/19/2023 · Wedgcor, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Wedgcor, INC.
Location
1515 Business Loop E, JAMESTOWN, NORTH DAKOTA, 58401
NAICS
332311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing in front of a trim machine inserting material when the machine activated. The employee's right index and middle fingers were caught in the machine, resulting in fingertip amputations.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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