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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021097590 · 9/3/2021 · Cardinal IG Company

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
Racks-garment and other
Secondary source
Racks-garment and other

Employer

Name
Cardinal IG Company
Location
201 Cardinal Rd., WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS, 75165
NAICS
327215
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was stacking racks for transporting insulated glass units. He was placing the fourth rack on top. It failed to settle onto the pins at first, then fell into place when bumped. It crushed the tip of his right little finger, causing a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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