Amputations

Name: Amputations at Sierra Dust Control, LLC
Start: 8/12/2018

1 amputation · 2018088230 · 8/12/2018 · Sierra Dust Control, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name: Sierra Dust Control, LLC
Location: Progress Church Road, PLEASANT HILL, LOUISIANA, 71065
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Am employee was removing sand that was jammed in an auger when the employee's right middle finger was caught in the auger, resulting in an amputation at the first joint.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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