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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022076640 · 7/28/2022 · Monterrey Iron & Metal, Ltd,.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
Source
Scrap metal

Employer

Name
Monterrey Iron & Metal, Ltd,.
Location
2300 Frio City Rd., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78226
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting copper piping using an alligator shear. The copper piece that was cut had a sharp end that amputated the employee's right ring finger directly below the upper joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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