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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015063659 · 6/13/2015 · Stericycle 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
Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Secondary source
Boxes, crates, cartons

Employer

Name
Stericycle Inc.
Location
2821 Industrial Ln., GARLAND, TEXAS, 75041
NAICS
562219
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a rod that holds the contacts inside of a metal box when his finger got caught between the rod and the box, amputating his right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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