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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017099006 · 9/20/2017 · American Red Cross

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted

Employer

Name
American Red Cross
Location
135 S. LaSalle St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60604
NAICS
621991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The injured employee and two co-workers were approached to assist a truck driver lift a small scissor lift back onto its wheels after it tipped over. While lifting the scissor lift, the injured employee's left index and middle fingers were caught in a pinch point when the machine was set upright resulting in amputation of the left index finger and a severe laceration to the middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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