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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016065327 · 6/15/2016 · Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Trash, garbage
Secondary source
Bags, sacks

Employer

Name
Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc.
Location
3596 SR 39 NW, DOVER, OHIO, 44622
NAICS
562219
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping to lift a refuse bag into a truck when the bag's contents ripped through the bag and lacerated/amputated the employee's right index finger. The employee was wearing cotton gloves at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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