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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023075863 · 7/1/2023 · Amazon.com Services, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Amazon.com Services, LLC
Location
4300 South Brandon Road, ELWOOD, ILLINOIS, 60421
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating an order picker. While the equipment was moving up, the employee reached above and their index finger was caught between the outer mast and lifting system. The employee sustained an amputation to the right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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