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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022097989 · 9/8/2022 · USDA -Agricultural Research Services

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs
Source
Stairs, steps-indoors

Employer

Name
USDA -Agricultural Research Services
Location
2995 Knox St., LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO, 88003
NAICS
924120
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was walking up the main stairwell while carrying a 12-volt battery. The employee tripped and broke his fall with his left hand, and the battery landed on his left middle finger, resulting in an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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