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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017066029 · 6/27/2017 · Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling
Location
1700 W Fulton, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On June 27, 2017, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an employee attempted to stop a forklift from rolling by placing a piece of wood or hammer under the tire. The forklift continued to roll and pinched two fingers on his right hand, amputating his ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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