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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020077092 · 7/28/2020 · Waukesha-Pearce Industries LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source
Excavating machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Waukesha-Pearce Industries LLC
Location
12320 S Main St, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77035
NAICS
423840
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a hydraulic access panel while doing maintenance on an excavator. The panel swung back and crushed the employee's hand against the excavator's track. The employee's left index finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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