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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015041750 · 4/4/2015 · American Auto Works

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 swinging part of powered vehicle
Source
Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
Secondary source
Ramps, loading docks, dock plates

Employer

Name
American Auto Works
Location
27141 South Industrial Park Drive, ELWOOD, ILLINOIS, 60421
NAICS
488210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee parked on a ramp, then opened the railcar door. The employee's right thumb got caught between the ramp and door, causing a partial amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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