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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016098613 · 9/12/2016 · Behr Iron & Metal, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Scales
Secondary source
Crowbars

Employer

Name
Behr Iron & Metal, Inc.
Location
201 Weaver Avenue, SOUTH BELOIT, ILLINOIS, 61080
NAICS
562920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the legs of a floor scale while a coworker lifted the corner of the scale with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and the floor scale fell and pinched the employee's left index finger, amputating his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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