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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022043352 · 4/18/2022 · Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Interlake Mecalux, Inc.
Location
1600 N. 25th Ave., MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS, 60160
NAICS
332313
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a crane with a C-hook to move a coil so it could be mounted to a machine. During the lift, the employee's hand was crushed by the handle on the C-hook, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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