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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023109683 · 10/19/2023 · J&G 2021, 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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage

Employer

Name
J&G 2021, Inc
Location
71 Blackstone St, SUTTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 01590
NAICS
311613
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning a mixer and using pressurized water to spray out debris. The mixer was running and the agitator shaft was rotating. As the employee sprayed the moving parts, their right hand became caught and was pulled into the front discharge area resulting in amputation of the middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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