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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023053933 · 5/2/2023 · United Rentals North America, Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary source
Structures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
United Rentals North America, Inc
Location
1305 N Collins Blvd, COVINGTON, LOUISIANA, 70433
NAICS
532490
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was setting up cribbing to complete an aerial lift track system repair. As he was lowering the jack stand, his hand was caught between an axle and the cribbing, resulting in partial amputation of their left index and left middle fingers at the first joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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