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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016076272 · 7/12/2016 · Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Secondary source
Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified

Employer

Name
Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc.
Location
3596 St. Rt. 39, TIPPECANOE, OHIO, 44699
NAICS
562998
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 12, 2016, an employee was offloading a 2-yard dumpster when the employee's finger became caught between the truck and the container lock. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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