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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018055239 · 5/30/2018 · Simon Contractors

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Backhoes, trackhoes
Secondary source
Jewelry, ID badge lanyards

Employer

Name
Simon Contractors
Location
780 E Garden Drive, WINDSOR, COLORADO, 80550
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A backhoe operator was exiting the cab of the backhoe when his wedding ring got caught in the door handle. When he stepped down, the momentum caused injury to the left ring finger that required partial amputation at the hospital.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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