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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161110847 · 11/18/2016 · Mangas Tool & Die

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
Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
Secondary source
Parts and materials, unspecified

Employer

Name
Mangas Tool & Die
Location
2721 Avalon Ave, MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA, 35661
NAICS
333514
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting a C5 slide core on his work table and was resting it on a 2x4. The 2x4 rolled up, pinching and crushing his right middle fingertip between the table and core. His fingertip had to be medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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