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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023076543 · 7/21/2023 · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
Source
Water vehicle, unspecified

Employer

Name
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division
Location
333 SW First Ave., PORTLAND, OREGON, 97204
NAICS
928110
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was launching a boat during rough sea conditions. The employee lost balance, causing their left index and middle fingertips to be caught in the eye of the bow line, resulting in amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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