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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023043084 · 4/7/2023 · Adena Regional Medical Center

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Adena Regional Medical Center
Location
272 Hospital Road, CHILLICOTHE, OHIO, 45601
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on a belt in an air handling unit and disconnected the power source. As the fan belt was coming to a complete stop, the employee's left fourth fingertip was amputated. The employee also sustained a displaced fracture of the left second finger and a laceration to the third finger at the distal-most joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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