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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021108568 · 10/4/2021 · Atlantic Plant Maintenance, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person
Source
Pallet jack-nonpowered
Secondary source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space

Employer

Name
Atlantic Plant Maintenance, Inc.
Location
555 Point Ferry Road, NEWARK, ARKANSAS, 72562
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 4, 2021, at 8:20 a.m., two employees were using a hand pallet jack to move a trash dumpster to a crane bay. At the base of the trash hopper, there are two slots and a skid that allow a forklift to move the dumpster. Between the slots is a small metal pedal that allows the dumpster to slide forward. The employees attempted to insert the pallet jack under the skid, but the metal pedal was obstructing the forks of the pallet jack. Employee 1 reached down to lift and hold the pedal into position as Employee 2 inserted the forks. The forks pinched Employee 1's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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