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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017098687 · 9/11/2017 · Action Lift Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Action Lift Inc.
Location
1 Memco Dr., PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18640
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 11, 2017, at approximately 1:30 PM, two employees were performing service on a forklift (one employee was adjusting tension on the fan belt/the second was lubing the steering axle). The second employee attempted to start the forklift and the first employee's left hand was caught between the fan belt and pulley, amputating the middle, ring and pinky fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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