CLINTON, OKLAHOMA—
Mars PetCare US, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Mars PetCare US, Inc, 1 Mars Rd, CLINTON, OKLAHOMA 73601 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to clear a clog in the rotary air lock of a central vacuum with his fingers. The first and second fingertips on his right hand were amputated, with no bone loss, in the dryer area.
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FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS—
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An employee was changing a part in a mixing room. While removing the part, the employee came into contact with a caustic chemical that burned the employee's left hand and arm. The employee was hospitalized.
TOMAH, WISCONSIN—
Mars Petcare US, Inc.
An employee was clearing a backup from an extrusion machine. The backup caused hot water, steam, and raw material to flow out of the bypass chute onto the floor. As the employee was shutting down the equipment, he slipped on the floor and landed in the material resulting in thermal burns to the back, hand, hip, and leg.
COLUMBUS, OHIO—
MARS PETCARE US, INC.
An employee was cleaning at an machine operator workstation when an unassociated hot water pipe failed and sprayed the employee. The employee suffered burns to the arm and torso.
TOMAH, WISCONSIN—
Mars Petcare US, Inc.
An employee was transferring two metal bins half full of product to the mill area for production using a forklift truck. As he exited the truck to open the bin door, the bin fell on top of him, crushing the lower half of his body and breaking one leg.
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