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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016088192 · 8/22/2016 · Marinex Construction, 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
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Barge
Secondary source
Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Marinex Construction, Inc.
Location
Kings Island Turning Basin, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31401
NAICS
238990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on the deck of the barge assisting with securing the dredge swing anchor. The employee placed his left hand between the anchor and the side of the barge. While lifting the anchor, the employee's left thumb was crushed and suffered a partial amputation (above the knuckle).

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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