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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015097165 · 9/28/2015 · Quest Architectural Millwork

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
Air compressors

Employer

Name
Quest Architectural Millwork
Location
13823 N. Promenade Blvd, STAFFORD, TEXAS, 77477
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a compressor, tightening the belt, when the motor froze. While attempting to turn on the compressor, his hand made contact with the belt and his right index finger was amputated to the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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