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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017088215 · 8/25/2017 · Airgas, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Containers-pressurized, unspecified
Secondary source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Airgas, Inc.
Location
2805 Sycamore St., BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77701
NAICS
424690
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was handling compressed gas cylinders using a cylinder cart. The hook used to secure the cylinder to the cart slipped, causing the cylinder to lower onto the cart. The employee's left middle finger was then pinched between the cylinder halo and the handle of the cylinder cart, amputating his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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