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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015010930 · 1/29/2015 · CARUS CHEMICAL COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
Source
Nonclassifiable

Employer

Name
CARUS CHEMICAL COMPANY
Location
1500 8TH STREET, LA SALLE, ILLINOIS, 61301
NAICS
325188
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about February 29, 2015, an employee sustained three broken fingers while lowering a bag filled with ore (manganese) material over a hand rail using a manifold and a rope. Employee's pinky finger was later amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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