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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015042005 · 4/14/2015 · Walmart Store 744

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
Shredders

Employer

Name
Walmart Store 744
Location
6626 FM 1960 Rd. E., HUMBLE, TEXAS, 77346
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee attempted to unjam a paper shredder in the pharmacy department. Her left middle finger was pulled in, causing a partial amputation. She was hospitalized and required skin graft surgeries.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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