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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023043197 · 4/11/2023 · United States Gypsum Co

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
United States Gypsum Co
Location
1 Usg Road, SWEETWATER, TEXAS, 79556
NAICS
327420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was struck by forklift that was backing up resulting in a lower leg crush injury that required amputation midway between the knee and the ankle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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