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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161110729 · 11/15/2016 · CERES MARINE TERMINALS 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
Fasteners, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC
Location
Norfolk International Terminals, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23505
NAICS
488320
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was removing lashing turn-buckles on the bottom level of a container when a turn-buckle fell. The turn-buckle swivel crushed the employee's left middle finger between deck plating, and his fingertip had to be medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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