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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2020065792 · 6/22/2020 · Charles George Companies

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Trash compactors

Employer

Name
Charles George Companies
Location
7 Republic Road, BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS, 01822
NAICS
562920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While closing a refuse compactor's door, a piece of cardboard started to fall out. The employee grabbed the cardboard and the compactor's door closed on his left hand, crushing two fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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