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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20181010496 · 10/10/2018 · Monroe Group, Ltd

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered

Employer

Name
Monroe Group, Ltd
Location
520 Third Avenue North, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, 77590
NAICS
624229
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to start a lawn mower. When he pulled the cord, the mower lifted and landed on his left foot, resulting in a partial amputation of his big toe. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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