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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015074404 · 7/7/2015 · UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, WILLOW GROVE HUB

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: Cranes-truck-mounted

Employer

Name: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, WILLOW GROVE HUB
Location: 700 BLAIR MILL ROAD, HORSHAM, PENNSYLVANIA, 19044
NAICS: 492210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee had two fingers partially amputated while working on an unloader boom. The employees fingers were caught between a chain and sprocket.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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