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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017042980 · 4/2/2017 · Johns Home and Yard Service LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Lawn mowers-riding

Employer

Name
Johns Home and Yard Service LLC
Location
621 Charles Street, BILLINGS, MONTANA, 59101
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's left index finger was severely lacerated while helping another employee clear a clogged mower chute on a commercial zero-turn lawn mower. The mower was turned off and the cutting blades disengaged, however the blower fan was still moving when the injured employee's left hand entered the blower fan. The finger had to be amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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