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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015107677 · 10/14/2015 · PPG Industries, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Grates

Employer

Name
PPG Industries, Inc.
Location
1900 N Josey Ln, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
NAICS
325510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning sludge from the storm water/spill collection sump at the tanker unload area. He was attempting to return a section of heavy metal grate back into the operational position when he amputated his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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