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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2021043125 · 4/14/2021 · Kyoei Steel Group

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
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
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary source
Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Kyoei Steel Group
Location
8001 Border Steel, VINTON, TEXAS, 79821
NAICS
331511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inserting a metal wedge between a tundish cart and a stopper to prevent movement of the cart. The wedge twisted and the employee's fingers got caught between the cart and the stopper, resulting in a partial amputation of the left ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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