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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024065226 · 6/13/2024 · A. O. SMITH WATER TREATMENT (NORTH AMERICA), INC

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
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
A. O. SMITH WATER TREATMENT (NORTH AMERICA), INC
Location
4343 S Hamilton Rd, GROVEPORT, OHIO, 43125
NAICS
333414
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a drill press in the small parts department when their glove was caught in the drill press resulting in amputation of their right ring finger below the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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