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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021148 · 2/9/2016 · ABC Professional Tree Services, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Chippers

Employer

Name
ABC Professional Tree Services, Inc.
Location
23006 Micke Rd., NEW CANEY, TEXAS, 77357
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Workers were performing tree trimming activities at a residential jobsite. While moving traffic cones that were stored on a wood chipper, an employee's right hand contacted the chipper's fan assembly, amputating his fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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