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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191213197 · 12/26/2019 · Penhall 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
Drill bits-unattached
Secondary source
Drills-stationary

Employer

Name
Penhall Company
Location
Hood Industries, WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, 39367
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was setting up a core drill with a 16-inch bit. The drill bit fell from the motor onto the employee's left hand, injuring the ring finger. The fingertip was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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