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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171211704 · 12/9/2017 · FC Staffing, 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 regular operation
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
FC Staffing, Inc.
Location
7600 Ave P, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77012
NAICS
561311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was hooking/rigging a forklift when the forklift operator began the lift. The employee's left ring finger was then caught and crushed by the forklift chain. His fingertip had to be amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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