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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020077013 · 7/25/2020 · Regal Beloit America, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Regal Beloit America, Inc.
Location
6801 South Bentsen Road, MCALLEN, TEXAS, 78503
NAICS
335312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading a coil on a press using a forklift with a boom, hook, and chain. The employee was struck on the right side by a forklift and fell to the ground. His right foot was pinned under the forklift resulting in amputation of the right leg just below the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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