Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Name: Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified at Magneco/Metrel, Inc.
Start: 10/30/2024

1 amputation · 20241010129 · 10/30/2024 · Magneco/Metrel, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 0
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event: Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source: Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
Secondary source: Augers except conveyor

Employer

Name: Magneco/Metrel, Inc.
Location: 2705 Hickory Street, GADSDEN, ALABAMA, 35904
NAICS: 327120
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was removing debris/material from the door of the mixer when their right hand was caught in the auger of the mixer. The employee sustained right index and middle finger amputations from the paddle of the mixer.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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