OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221373756

K.T.G. (USA) INC.

MEMPHIS, TN· 2021-07-13T00:00:00

Event: Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Conveyor, Finger, Fingertip, Hand, Pulley, Severed
NAICS: 322121
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345432744
Employer profile: K.T.G. (USA) INC.
Summary number: 221373756
Report ID: 0454711

Event description

Employee amputates pinky and ring finger after hand is caugh

Investigation abstract

At 8:15 a.m. on July 13, 2021, Employee #1 was tightening a loose belt on the Facial Cross Mill Conveyor when the equipment unexpectedly started. Employee #1's left hand was caught between the conveyor belt and pulley, resulting in severed pinky and ring finger. Emergency services transported the employee to the hospital for admission and treatment.

Victim

#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 57 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
547

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