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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019032402 · 3/6/2019 · Polar Service Centers

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Polar Service Centers
Location
3100 Phillips Way, PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA, 70767
NAICS
423110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting on a dry bulk trailer with a 6-inch grinder. The grinder kicked back and cut off his left index finger at the second knuckle, as well as lacerating his palm. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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