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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023053916 · 5/2/2023 · Brightpet Nutrition Group, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Brightpet Nutrition Group, LLC
Location
38251 Industrial Park Road, LISBON, OHIO, 44432
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a forklift to move a pallet of pet food ingredients from the batch table. The employee noticed something in the chain of the mast of the forklift. While removing the item, the mast dropped and the employee's hand became caught between the chain and sprocket. Two fingers were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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