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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021143 · 2/3/2018 · Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c

Employer

Name
Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association
Location
95 Highridge Road, ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 18210
NAICS
813410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

After salting the roads, an employee returned to the shop to clean the truck. The employee's hand and glove became stuck in the salt auger at the back of the truck. His hand was pulled into the auger, amputating it to the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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