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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022021665 · 2/22/2022 · Charter Communications, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source
Passenger van
Secondary source
High winds, gusts, turbulence

Employer

Name
Charter Communications, Inc.
Location
3001 North I Road, PHARR, TEXAS, 78577
NAICS
515120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A technician arrived at a service call. He exited his vehicle and opened the passenger side door of the van to collect his face mask from the center console. A gust of wind caused the door to close on his left index finger amputating it at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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