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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191112213 · 11/25/2019 · Williams, White & Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified
Secondary source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name
Williams, White & Company
Location
600 River Drive, MOLINE, ILLINOIS, 61265
NAICS
333517
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an overhead crane to move a 5,500-lbs. part. The magnet slipped, causing the part to drop onto the machine and amputate the employee's right index, middle, and ring fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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