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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016042751 · 4/1/2016 · United Rentals Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Agitators, mixers-earth, mineral

Employer

Name
United Rentals Inc
Location
3616 Towson Ave, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, 72901
NAICS
423810
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking the operation of the concrete mixer after the belts were replaced and the pulleys were realigned. The employee's right middle finger was caught between the mixer's belt and pulley, partially amputating the right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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