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Amputations

1 amputation · 20231211058 · 12/4/2023 · Chewy Fulfillment Center DFW1

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
Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Chewy Fulfillment Center DFW1
Location
7243 Grady Niblo Road, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75236
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attaching labels to boxes when the tape machine jammed. The employee was clearing the jam when tape retracted and their hand was drawn into the point of operation. Their middle fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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