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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074609 · 7/13/2015 · Northeast Texas Power, LTD

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source
Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck

Employer

Name
Northeast Texas Power, LTD
Location
Intersection of CR 3385 and CR 3390, CROCKETT, TEXAS, 75835
NAICS
423610
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee noticed a hydraulic leak and went to investigate the area where the hydraulic lines attach to the truck. The employee placed his hand in an access point. The boom of the truck came down and crushed the employee's fingers causing an amputation. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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