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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021097916 · 9/14/2021 · John Boos & Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Secondary source
Wood, lumber, unspecified

Employer

Name
John Boos & Co.
Location
John Boos & Co Metal Facility, EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS, 62401
NAICS
321999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was repairing the lift assist on a dock lock system. The block used to support the frame came loose and caused the frame to fall, hitting the employee's left bicep and causing a partial amputation to a finger on the employee's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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