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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018077462 · 7/23/2018 · Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary source
Containers, unspecified

Employer

Name
Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives Inc.
Location
1411 Transport Dr., BAYTOWN, TEXAS, 77523
NAICS
332420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing the bolt inside a tank's counterweight, which was held by a chain, when the chain suddenly broke. His left arm was then caught between the counterweight and the inner tank, resulting in a left arm amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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