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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015052522 · 5/2/2015 · Vestas Blades America , Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Impact wrenches-powered

Employer

Name
Vestas Blades America , Inc.
Location
11140 Eastman Park Drive, WINDSOR, COLORADO, 80550
NAICS
333611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A pinch point between the electric torque and a metal plate caused an employee to amputate the left index fingertip while using an electric torque wrench.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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