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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016098840 · 9/19/2016 · Nazareth Pallet Co. 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
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Nazareth Pallet Co. Inc.
Location
800 Held Dr., NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18067
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a forklift to lift and empty a dumpster when he attempted to push the dumpster at the same time that the forklift tines were activated/lifted. His left pinky finger was pinched between the forklift tine and dumpster, amputating his fingertip and requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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