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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021439 · 2/15/2024 · Dietz & Watson, Inc.

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
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Dietz & Watson, Inc.
Location
5701 Tacony Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 19135
NAICS
311612
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove packaging film from a conveyor. The employee's glove was caught in the conveyor belt resulting in amputation of their right middle finger at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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