Olin Corporation Winchester Ammunition Division
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Olin Corporation Winchester Ammunition Division | Report ID | 2017098635 |
| Address | 33 CR 166 | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 38655 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332992 | Inspection # | 1263785 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.40000, -89.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 8, 2017, an employee was clearing a machine jam. Once the jam was cleared, the machine cycled and caught the employee's left fifth finger in a pinch point, partially amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2017, a worker at Olin Corporation Winchester Ammunition Division in OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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