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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015010177 · 1/7/2015 · RICHARDSON BROTHERS ELECTRIC INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Box cutters and razor knives

Employer

Name
RICHARDSON BROTHERS ELECTRIC INC.
Location
Hoy Parking Garage, Hoy Road, ITHACA, NEW YORK, 14850
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The worker was cutting the tip of a tube of material with a utility knife. The knife slipped and the tip of the worker's left index finger was cut off. Urgent care stitched on the tip of finger and there was no lost time. The worker was wearing gloves.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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