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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021076394 · 7/20/2021 · Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties
Location
1200 S Lake Street, MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS, 60538
NAICS
321992
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee made lumber adjustments and got onto a forklift when they noticed more adjustments were needed. The employee leaned forward while on the forklift when a lever caused the lumber to move, causing a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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