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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016042970 · 4/8/2016 · VICTAULIC COMPANY OF AMERICA

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source
Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c

Employer

Name
VICTAULIC COMPANY OF AMERICA
Location
8023 QUARRY ROAD, ALBURTIS, PENNSYLVANIA, 18011
NAICS
331110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting a load of incoming scrap material. While trying to close the grain chute door of truck, the employee's fingertip was caught by the door. The employee suffered a right index finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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