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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021865 · 2/23/2018 · ECS Refining Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells

Employer

Name
ECS Refining Inc.
Location
1515 Big Town Blvd, MESQUITE, TEXAS, 75149
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing large magnets from a piece of equipment and placing them in a box. When the employee placed a magnet over another magnet, the magnets were attracted to each other and suddenly came together amputating the right index fingertip and cutting the middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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