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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032506 · 3/23/2016 · Allied Waste Transportation, Inc.

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
Chains, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Tires, except bike

Employer

Name
Allied Waste Transportation, Inc.
Location
399 Washington Street, GOLDEN, COLORADO, 80403
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was putting snow chains on his tires. While he was tightening the chain cam, his right middle finger became stuck under the tire chain and his fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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