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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019011064 · 1/29/2019 · Discovery Acquisition Services, 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 regular operation
Source
Drilling machines, drilling augers

Employer

Name
Discovery Acquisition Services, LLC
Location
unknown, LAFITTE, LOUISIANA, 70067
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to grab a soil sample when he slipped and his left hand was caught in the chain and sprocket of drilling equipment. He suffered a small finger amputation and two broken fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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