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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017032922 · 3/28/2017 · JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)

Employer

Name
JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, INC.
Location
328 W. 40TH PL., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60607
NAICS
332111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a band from a bundle when the bars started to roll. The employee tried to brace himself, but his hand went out toward the bars and his fingertip was pinched and partially amputated between two bars.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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