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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118273 · 11/3/2015 · Krueger Bearings, 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 regular operation
Source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name
Krueger Bearings, Inc.
Location
8811 West Dean Road, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53224
NAICS
332991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating an overhead crane with the right hand and supporting the part being lifted with the left hand. The employee's left ring fingertip was pinched between the part and the crane while hoisting resulting in the amputation of the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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