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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024010458 · 1/16/2024 · TravelCenters of America

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Grinders handtool
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
TravelCenters of America
Location
1201 Harrisburg Ave, Route 11, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 17013
NAICS
447190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a handheld grinder when the blade kicked back and cut off the tip of his left thumb, resulting in an amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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