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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032505 · 3/23/2016 · Regency IHS Therapy Consulting, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Wheelchairs-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Regency IHS Therapy Consulting, LLC
Location
3130 Brahma BLVD, KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, 78363
NAICS
621340
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was opening/unfolding a wheelchair by pressing down on the sides of the seat when her finger went between the base and bracket of the wheelchair. When she pulled her finger out, her fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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