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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018043209 · 4/4/2018 · Escarpita Construction Company, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Boxes, crates, cartons
Secondary source
Pallet jack-powered

Employer

Name
Escarpita Construction Company, Inc.
Location
1950 W. Polk Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
NAICS
238350
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 4, 2018, an employee was moving material on a pallet jack when a crate of material began to fall over. As the employee attempted to stop the crate from falling, the employee's right pinky finger was pinned by the material, resulting in an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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