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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021075709 · 7/13/2021 · Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Battery-vehicle
Secondary source
Racks-garment and other

Employer

Name
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Location
8201 E. Hwy 51, BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA, 74014
NAICS
311520
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the battery on a forklift using a mobile battery dolly. The employee positioned the dolly adjacent to the storage rack. The dolly began to roll backward when the employee was transferring the battery and the battery fell off the rack and onto the employee's left foot. Three toes were severely crushed resulting in amputation at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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