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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019099816 · 9/19/2019 · Austin HLK,Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Street sweeping and cleaning machinery

Employer

Name
Austin HLK,Inc.
Location
1512 Dungan Lane, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78754
NAICS
488490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was replacing a separator cap on a back engine on a sweeping truck when the blades on the radiator fan amputated two of the employee's fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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