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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015053046 · 5/19/2015 · Sodexo

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation

Employer

Name
Sodexo
Location
1600 Rockland Road, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 19803
NAICS
561720
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on an air handler-AC2DF return fan. He shut it off and was waiting for the air handler to stop. While it was still moving, he sneezed and his hand got caught in the belt. His left-hand fingertip was severed, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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