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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211868 · 12/22/2016 · Metro Machine Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c.
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary source
Slings

Employer

Name
Metro Machine Corporation
Location
2 Harper Ave, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 23707
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

A temporary employee was operating a forklift while carrying a nylon sling outside of the cab. The sling got caught under the rear tire of the forklift resulting in a left arm amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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