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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024021689 · 2/23/2024 · Blue Bell Creameries

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact
Source
Other constructed surface
Secondary source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain

Employer

Name
Blue Bell Creameries
Location
1101 South Blue Bell Road, BRENHAM, TEXAS, 77833
NAICS
311520
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting a conveyor belt as part of preventive maintenance. He fell forward, came into contact with the moving motor chain, and suffered a finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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