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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023087278 · 8/10/2023 · Birmingham Fastener & Supply, Incorporated

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Beer and soda kegs
Secondary source
Skids, pallets

Employer

Name
Birmingham Fastener & Supply, Incorporated
Location
439 Jochum Road, HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA, 35077
NAICS
332722
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was assisting with shrink wrapping a metal keg (weighing approximately 185 pounds) to a pallet for shipping. While the keg was being tilted to one side, the employee was tucking excess shrink wrap under the keg. The tilted side of the keg was lowered back onto the wooden pallet and the employee's right hand was caught between the keg and pallet resulting in amputation of their right middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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