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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074774 · 7/17/2015 · United States Cold Storage

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 object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Batteries other than automotive
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
United States Cold Storage
Location
1602 Island St., LAREDO, TEXAS, 78041
NAICS
493120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was picking up some battery cells from the floor of the shop using a forklift. The battery cells were being secured by the employee, but the batteries slid off and his hand got caught between the battery and the floor. He was wearing gloves. The fleshy part of the finger was severed from the hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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