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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021098007 · 9/17/2021 · CSI Calendering, Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
CSI Calendering, Inc
Location
1120 Commercial Blvd N, ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76001
NAICS
326220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were backing out a pair of forklifts. The forklift in the rear stopped, with its forks still raised, and began to advance. A pallet on the forks struck the right hand of the employee who was operating the forklift in front. His middle fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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