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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015021385 · 2/13/2015 · FreightCar America, 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
Entangled in other object or equipment
Source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Secondary source
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells

Employer

Name
FreightCar America, Inc.
Location
1200 Haley Drive, CHEROKEE, ALABAMA, 35616
NAICS
336510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were using an overhead crane to lift a rail car. While rigging the chains to the rail car, the hook caught a grab iron, amputating three fingers on the employee's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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