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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016054200 · 5/14/2016 · Sears Home Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered

Employer

Name
Sears Home Services
Location
2063 N. George St., MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS, 60160
NAICS
811411
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to repair a lawnmower, and employee turned off the mower and tried to flip it over before the blades stopped spinning. His right middle fingertip was amputated by the blades.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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