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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019088057 · 8/7/2019 · Flamco of Texas

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
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Flamco of Texas
Location
2525 Gholson Road, WACO, TEXAS, 76705
NAICS
332322
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing on top of forklift forks when the forks were lowered and the employee's finger was caught in the hydraulic pinch point. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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