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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021042858 · 4/6/2021 · Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing

Employer

Name
Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services
Location
28072 Woodsfield RD, SUMMERFIELD, OHIO, 43788
NAICS
486910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to rig an 18' in diameter HDPE pipe. The employee was placing a nylon sling around the pipe when the pipe shifted unexpectedly. The employee's left pinky and ring fingers were pinched, resulting in an amputation of the ring finger to the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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