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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020109610 · 10/9/2020 · BRZ Granie and Marble 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 object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Stone, marble, granite slabs
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
BRZ Granie and Marble LLC
Location
15700 North IH 35, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78728
NAICS
423320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing in front of a slab of quartz that was being moved by a forklift. The slab of quartz fell from the forklift and the employee attempted to stop the slab from falling. The slab struck his hand and amputated four fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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