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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171111414 · 11/30/2017 · TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSN. INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
Source
Rail car(s)-unattached to locomotive

Employer

Name
TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSN. INC.
Location
2101 S. RANNEY ST. (P.O. BOX 1307), CRAIG, COLORADO, 81625
NAICS
221112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping to move a lime train in the yard when he noticed a coal car moving on its own. He was attempting to stop the car by activating the brakes when it ran over and severely injured his left leg, requiring surgical amputation above the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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