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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016109625 · 10/12/2016 · Nashville Fabrication and Engineering Limited Partnership

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Structural metal materials, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Nashville Fabrication and Engineering Limited Partnership
Location
1 Mercedes Drive, VANCE, ALABAMA, 35490
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While separating bundles of steel joist, the joist became stuck and an employee used a pry bar to dislodge the joist. The employee attempted to separate the joist with his hands. The joist shifted and pinched the employee's right index finger resulting in partial amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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