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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022021553 · 2/17/2022 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
Source
Handtools-powered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Location
2921 Hwy 49 N, PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS, 72450
NAICS
336212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 17, 2022, at approximately 9:00 AM, employee 1 was assisting employee 2 with a repair on the bottom rail of a trailer. Employee 1 was holding an L-shaped piece of metal to assist employee 2, who was using a squeeze tool. As employee 2 activated the squeeze tool, employee 1's left hand was pulled into a pinch point on the tool, resulting in amputation of their left ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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