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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2019044257 · 4/26/2019 · United Rentals, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Skid steer loaders, mini loaders

Employer

Name
United Rentals, Inc.
Location
1350 South Loop 12, IRVING, TEXAS, 75060
NAICS
532412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were troubleshooting the sensor on a skid steer unit. The unit started and an engine component partially amputated an employee's right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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