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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017043677 · 4/24/2017 · Dakota Turkey Growers, L.L.C.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Crowbars

Employer

Name
Dakota Turkey Growers, L.L.C.
Location
40253 US Highway 14, HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57350
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to release an equipment die lock with a crow bar. When the die lock released, the crow bar slammed upwards pinching the employee's right pinky finger against the equipment guard rail resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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