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Amputations

1 amputation · 20231110450 · 11/13/2023 · Statewide Wrecker Service Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Tow truck

Employer

Name
Statewide Wrecker Service Inc.
Location
555 Ozora Rd, LOGANVILLE, GEORGIA, 30052
NAICS
488410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing a school bus to be towed by a wrecker. Their finger became caught between two "break away" chains when the chains tightened up. The employee's fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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