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Amputations

1 amputation · 20231110088 · 11/1/2023 · Trail King Industries, 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
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Location
2130 3rd Ave NW, WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA, 58078
NAICS
336212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was carrying out a series of alignments using a torque gun and several wrenches. As the employee torqued an alignment bolt onto a trailer axle, the employee's left hand was caught between the wrench and the axle hanger. The employee's left index and middle fingertips were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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