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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017032840 · 3/29/2017 · Overhead Door Company of Kansas City

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Garage doors

Employer

Name
Overhead Door Company of Kansas City
Location
900 W 48th Pl, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64112
NAICS
444190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 29, 2017, an employee was troubleshooting an overhead door opener when their left finger became caught between the chain and sprocket of the side mounted overhead door opener, resulting in a left pinky fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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