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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015097186 · 9/29/2015 · Lakeland Regional Health Ventures, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Air conditioning units

Employer

Name
Lakeland Regional Health Ventures, Inc.
Location
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., LAKELAND, FLORIDA, 33805
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While an employee was holding an air conditioner blower shaft to change the belt, his left hand slipped. His left index finger got caught by the air conditioner blade, amputating his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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