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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023054672 · 5/25/2023 · Eaton Corporation, Cooper Power Systems Division

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Crowbars

Employer

Name
Eaton Corporation, Cooper Power Systems Division
Location
2315 Southeast Stallings Drive, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS, 75961
NAICS
335999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a crowbar to tilt a pad mount transformer in order to place a spacer under the edge. The crowbar slipped and the transformer fell and amputated his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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