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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016098683 · 9/13/2016 · Freedom Powersports, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Motorcycle, moped, dirt bike
Secondary source
Textiles, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Freedom Powersports, LLC
Location
633 NE Loop 820, HURST, TEXAS, 76053
NAICS
423120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning the chain on a motorcycle with a rag when the rag was caught in the chain. The employee's fingers were then pulled into the chain, amputating the right middle and pointer fingertips. The motorcycle wheel was spinning at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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