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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021607 · 2/17/2017 · Astoria Generating Company, LP

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
Vises, clamps
Secondary source
Benches, workbenches, saw horses

Employer

Name
Astoria Generating Company, LP
Location
18-01 20th Avenue, ASTORIA, NEW YORK, 11105
NAICS
221118
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While fabricating a metal bench, an employee placed a metal clamp on top of the bench. The clamp was not secured and fell on the employee's right thumb, amputating the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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