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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015052945 · 5/18/2015 · GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.

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, unspecified
Source
Manhole and cistern covers

Employer

Name
GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.
Location
660 N Westmoreland, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS, 60045
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a sewer cover using clamps with his right hand. He reached under the cap when there was enough room to fit his hand, and the sewer cap fell on his left middle finger. The finger was amputated between the nail bed and the first knuckle

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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