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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2015129498 · 12/15/2015 · Betco Scaffolds

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Betco Scaffolds
Location
205 W Hurst Blvd, HURST, TEXAS, 76053
NAICS
332323
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right index fingertip was amputated when a load of 2x4s was placed onto a trailer with a forklift and the load crushed the employee's finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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