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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015010989 · 1/30/2015 · G- FORCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified

Employer

Name
G- FORCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC
Location
300 WEST HOSPITAL RD, FORT GORDON, GEORGIA, 30905
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was performing repair and maintenance on the damper unit. The unit door was held by another employee. When the door was released due to the strong negative air pressure the door slammed onto the second employee's hand causing the amputation of his right ring and middle fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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