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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019066263 · 6/21/2019 · Building Services of America L.L.C.

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
Nonclassifiable
Secondary source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Building Services of America L.L.C.
Location
2019 N Oak Park Ave, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60707
NAICS
561790
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were moving parts from one area to another area for cleaning. The equipment was on a cart and the non-injured employee slipped causing the piece of equipment to shift and pinch the other employee's left middle finger between the equipment and the cart. The fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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