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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016021638 · 2/22/2016 · Tremcar USA

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
Tremcar USA
Location
317 East Broadway, DOVER, OHIO, 44622
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was stepping down from a scissor lift when his wedding ring was caught on the safety chain from the lift gate. His left ring finger was amputated above the second knuckle, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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