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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023065578 · 6/23/2023 · Carlisle Construction Materials, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Impact wrenches-powered

Employer

Name
Carlisle Construction Materials, Inc.
Location
1325 Peterson Industrial Drive, GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS, 62246
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At 2:00 AM on June 23, 2023, an employee was using a torque gun to loosen bolts on a piece of equipment. While positioning the torque gun onto a bolt, the trigger on the torque gun was pressed. The metal arm of the torque gun moved and struck the employee's finger, causing an open fracture and amputation of his right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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