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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023021619 · 2/20/2023 · ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES, 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 discharged object or substance
Source
Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Secondary source
Excavating machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES, INC.
Location
900 North Shore Road, MARMORA, NEW JERSEY, 08223
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing the bolt covering of the hydraulic access on an excavator when the bolt blew out and crushed his hand, resulting in a left index finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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