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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016109947 · 10/21/2016 · Tennessee Valley Authority

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation

Employer

Name
Tennessee Valley Authority
Location
2600 Igou Ferry Road, SODDY DAISY, TENNESSEE, 37379
NAICS
221113
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was replacing the filter of a duct cooling fan when the filter moved, causing the employee's hand to strike the fan. The employee suffered lacerations and fractures to the left ring, pinky, and index fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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