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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016054485 · 5/23/2016 · U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

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 regular operation
Source
Shearing machines

Employer

Name
U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
Location
3000 S DOUGLAS BLVD, TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA, 73145
NAICS
928110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a power shear when his right-hand middle fingertip was caught in the shear's part holder. His fingertip was partially amputated and required stitches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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