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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023032057 · 3/6/2023 · Alpine Disposal Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
Source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Secondary source
Posts, bollards, moorings

Employer

Name
Alpine Disposal Inc
Location
650 Santa Fe Street, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80903
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A commercial waste collection driver was servicing a 4-yard, front-end-load metal container on wheels. As he pushed the container back into the corral, the container bumped into the bollard and crushed the employee's hand. The employee sustained a partial amputation to the middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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