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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2015107411 · 10/6/2015 · Whiskey Canon Ranch

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Whiskey Canon Ranch
Location
17840 FM Rd. 56, KOPPERL, TEXAS, 76652
NAICS
112111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a log splitter to split fire wood. He placed a log in the holder and activated the hydraulic lever that operates the blade. His left hand was still holding the log at the time, and his left pinky fingertip was smashed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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