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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2015129129 · 12/3/2015 · Metal Finishing Co. Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Metal Finishing Co. Inc.
Location
1630 W. Harry St., WICHITA, KANSAS, 67213
NAICS
332813
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Workers were using bottle jacks to move a heat treatment oven laterally. One of the bottle jacks moved out of position, causing the footing of the oven to come down and crush the injured employee's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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