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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021106 · 2/5/2024 · Action Gypsum Supply

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Agitators, mixers earth, mineral
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Action Gypsum Supply
Location
1201 East 50th Street, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 79404
NAICS
444190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a mixing machine. While tightening the chuck/mixer/rotating part, the employee's right hand was caught in the mixer and their little finger was amputated below the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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