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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017087874 · 8/16/2017 · GERSTNER ELECTRIC, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Backhoes, trackhoes
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
GERSTNER ELECTRIC, INC.
Location
494 South Boyle Ave., SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, 63110
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was dismounting the rear of a backhoe when his wedding ring became caught on equipment, causing a traumatic amputation to his left ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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