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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015021145 · 2/4/2015 · GEA Refrigeration NA, 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
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
GEA Refrigeration NA, Inc.
Location
3475 Board Road, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 17406
NAICS
333912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was taking the bolts out of an 8-inch flange when the 40 lb. flange fell 1 inch onto his left pointer finger, resulting in a laceration. The finger had to be amputated at the knuckle at York Hospital.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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