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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021021390 · 2/15/2021 · Norkol Converting Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Norkol Converting Corporation
Location
11650 W. Grand Avenue, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS, 60164
NAICS
322299
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the propane tank on the forklift. After changing the tank, his right pinky finger was pinched between the propane tank cradle and the propane tank, resulting in fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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