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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020021421 · 2/12/2020 · Superior Mechanical Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
Source: Container caps, lids, covers

Employer

Name: Superior Mechanical Inc.
Location: 25915 S. Frontage Rd., CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS, 60410
NAICS: 238220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was installing a new tank hatch lid. The lid struck the employee's left hand, amputating the tip of the thumb (with no bone loss).

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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