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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024109754 · 10/20/2024 · Mohawk Industries, 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 or wedged between objects nonrunning
Source
Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Secondary source
Drives, belts, chains

Employer

Name
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Location
12001 Railroad, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79934
NAICS
327122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a press when the timing belt came loose. The machine was turned off. As the employee began to adjust the belt, the pulley on the table moved and his right middle finger was caught between the belt and pulley and amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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