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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019022168 · 2/27/2019 · HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Location
TX SH 72, TILDEN, TEXAS, 78072
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A bolt broke on a tow hitch. The injured employee placed his finger in the hole to clear the broken bolt when another employee lifted the hitch to move it up and amputated the injured employee's right index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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