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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074919 · 7/21/2015 · Lycoming Burial Vault Company, Incorporated

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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 regular operation
Source
Overhead hoists, unspecified

Employer

Name
Lycoming Burial Vault Company, Incorporated
Location
350 Spruce Street, MONTOURSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 17754
NAICS
327390
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an overhead hoist to move a cement bucket. His finger was between the bucket handle and overhead hoist hook when the hoist was activated. His right index finger was amputated at the first joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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