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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021661 · 2/20/2017 · Sandbox Boyz LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Lawn edgers, clippers, trimmers-powered

Employer

Name
Sandbox Boyz LLC
Location
2 Paradise Point Drive, NAVARRE, FLORIDA, 32566
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trimming bushes at a jobsite. As he was attempting to grab a hedge lopper, he grabbed the bottom of the tool and hit the trigger. The blade then amputated his left ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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