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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032089 · 3/9/2016 · Knife River Corp.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Cement truck, concrete mixer truck
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
Knife River Corp.
Location
4815 Mullen Road, MISSOULA, MONTANA, 59808
NAICS
327320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was descending the fold down access ladder on the concrete mixer truck after spraying down the hopper. The employee's wedding ring, worn on left ring finger, was caught on a bolt associated with the ladder safety latch, located on the left side of ladder. The injured finger required medical amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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