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Amputations

1 amputation · 20231211768 · 12/11/2023 · Sodexo USA

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Sodexo USA
Location
Bartlesville High School, BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA, 74003
NAICS
722310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing preventative maintenance on an air handling unit. As the employee was confirming that the variable frequency drive startup was sequencing correctly, the motor engaged and the employee's left ring finger was caught in the motor pulley. Their finger was partially amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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