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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018054783 · 5/16/2018 · Source Refrigeration

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
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Racks-garment and other

Employer

Name
Source Refrigeration
Location
1300 Kimberly Rd #24, TWIN FALLS, IDAHO, 83301
NAICS
423740
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was lifting a compressor from a rack with a crow bar when the crow bar slipped. The employee's left index fingertip was then amputated between the compressor and the rack.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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