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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022064706 · 6/1/2022 · American Augers 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 object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
Secondary source
Metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified

Employer

Name
American Augers Inc.*
Location
135 State Route 42, WEST SALEM, OHIO, 44287
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working at a plasma burn table, lifting a piece of metal with a magnet. The magnet disengaged and the load fell onto the employee's right hand, crushing the index and middle fingers. The index finger and the tip of the middle finger were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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