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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018089036 · 8/31/2018 · Tanner Construction Co. Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Tanner Construction Co. Inc.
Location
Hwy 10 Bogue Creek Bridge, LISMAN, ALABAMA, 36912
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing metal bars from the base of a hammer cage being held up by a crane when the cable holding up the hammer snapped. The hammer dropped and pinned the employee's left hand, which had to be amputated at the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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