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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016087636 · 8/15/2016 · CASCADE TISSUE GROUP WISCONSIN, INC.

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
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
Secondary source
Overhead hoists, unspecified

Employer

Name
CASCADE TISSUE GROUP WISCONSIN, INC.
Location
1200 FOREST ST., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, 54701
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating an overhead hoist using "J" hooks when his left middle fingertip was pinched between a shaft and a "J" hook. He suffered a partial amputation of his left middle fingertip and a possible fracture of his left ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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