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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021076250 · 7/28/2021 · YASUFUKU USA, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
YASUFUKU USA, INC.
Location
3201 N.W. 12TH ST., LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, 68521
NAICS
326291
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pulling a tool cart that had a grease gun hanging on the side. While going through a doorway the trigger of the grease gun was pressed. The employee's right ring fingertip was amputated by the trigger mechanism of the grease gun.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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