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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022021489 · 2/15/2022 · Glenn Machine Works

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Glenn Machine Works
Location
8100 Hwy 57, OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI, 39564
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping to replace a tilt cylinder on a forklift. A second forklift was being used to lift the forklift that was being repaired. The lifted forklift slipped and pinned the employee's fingers between the cylinder and frame. Four fingers on the employee's right hand were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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