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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024098780 · 9/19/2024 · Vehtek Systems Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Vehtek Systems Inc.
Location
2125 Wood-Bridge Blvd., BOWLING GREEN, OHIO, 43402
NAICS
336370
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 19, 2024, an employee was assisting with a die changeover on a 2,000-ton press when the press was cycled, causing their hand to be pinched and resulting in an amputation to their ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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