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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021064501 · 6/2/2021 · Transport Refrigeration, Inc.

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
Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified

Employer

Name
Transport Refrigeration, Inc.
Location
509 S. Bloomington, LOWELL, ARKANSAS, 72745
NAICS
484230
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a refrigerator unit with a hoist when it shifted, causing the employee's finger to get caught in a lifting hook and resulting in amputation of their left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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