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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018099726 · 9/20/2018 · ACIS, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Air conditioning units
Secondary source
Movable ladders, unspecified

Employer

Name
ACIS, Inc.
Location
1970 University Drive, PROSPER, TEXAS, 75078
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing a filter on an air conditioning unit when his ladder slipped. The employee grabbed the side of the unit and their hand struck a piece of angle iron projecting from the unit as it slid down amputating his pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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