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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017054271 · 5/10/2017 · United Rentals, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by handheld object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Power washers

Employer

Name
United Rentals, Inc.
Location
5856 Mining Terrace, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32257
NAICS
532490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was troubleshooting a pressure washer when his fingers became caught in the tool, amputating his right index finger at the first joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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