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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025032232 · 3/8/2025 · Jen-Coat, 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
Paper production machinery n.e.c.
Secondary source
Fan and turbine parts

Employer

Name
Jen-Coat, Inc.
Location
132 North Elm St, WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01085
NAICS
322222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a clog in the glue gun machine. When the clog cleared, his left index finger struck the fan blade, resulting in medical amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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