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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118448 · 11/9/2015 · Neuworks Mechanical Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Entangled in other object or equipment
Source
Augers, plumbing snakes-powered

Employer

Name
Neuworks Mechanical Inc.
Location
241 Racquette Drive, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 80524
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 11-9-2015, at 11:00 a.m., an employee was using an electric plumbing coil snake to clear out a drain when the coils wrapped around his left hand and fingers. His left index finger had to be surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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