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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015063383 · 6/3/2015 · J & L Pipeline Services, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Air compressors

Employer

Name
J & L Pipeline Services, Inc.
Location
580 Tampico Road, TAMPICO, ILLINOIS, 61283
NAICS
237120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a compressor fan and suffered an amputation to the tip of the fourth digit (ring finger) of the left hand when the finger came into contact with the fan blade.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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