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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015053269 · 5/29/2015 · KyKenKee, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.

Employer

Name
KyKenKee, Inc.
Location
18719 Highway 11 N, VANCE, ALABAMA, 35490
NAICS
321912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was placing, compressing, and bolting together large 6x6 or 8x8 cut lumber. The employee's right hand was between two of the boards when the compression began, resulting in a severe crush and subsequent amputation to the second digit of the right pinky.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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