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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019077456 · 7/22/2019 · East Fork Wind Farm

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Handtools-powered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
East Fork Wind Farm
Location
2635 County Road O, COLBY, KANSAS, 67701
NAICS
221115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a tool to tighten a bolt to a flange. As the employee was removing the tool, the tool actuated resulting in the amputation of the left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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