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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032189 · 3/6/2020 · LKQ Gulf Coast

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Automobile

Employer

Name
LKQ Gulf Coast
Location
16925 Black Mud Road, LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA, 70754
NAICS
423140
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A front loader operator was salvaging parts of a car. As he was loosening the bolt on a spring assembly, his hand struck against the interior of the car's wheel well, injuring his left ring finger. The fingertip was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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