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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016010059 · 1/5/2016 · Big O Tires

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Air compressors
Secondary source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space

Employer

Name
Big O Tires
Location
620 N. 7th Ave, BOZEMAN, MONTANA, 59715
NAICS
441320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving a large air compressor that was in front of the metal recycle bin behind the store. The air compressor moved faster than anticipated and smashed the employee's left ring finger between the compressor and recycle bin. The finger was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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