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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018043918 · 4/23/2018 · Accent On Industrial Metal, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Cabinets, cases-display, storage
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
Accent On Industrial Metal, Inc.
Location
179 Page Road, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01104
NAICS
336413
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was assembling a metal cabinet while standing on a 36" platform. When he dismounted from the platform, his wedding ring became caught on a bolt or other fitting on the cabinet, which removed the skin from his left ring finger. His finger had to be medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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