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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021823 · 2/28/2024 · TotalRecycle, 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
Machinery unspecified
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
TotalRecycle, Inc.
Location
1270 Lincoln Road, BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA, 19508
NAICS
562920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking for a loose bolt on a machine. The machine powered on and pinched their hand causing a partial amputation of the right index finger at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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