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Amputations

1 amputation · 20231110598 · 11/16/2023 · Mullins Cheese Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Mullins Cheese Inc.
Location
204000 County Road DB, MOSINEE, WISCONSIN, 54455
NAICS
311513
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 16, 2023, the injured employee was assisting a maintenance employee replace an air valve. The valve actuated and the spring amputated the injured employee's right middle finger just above the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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