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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021125 · 2/6/2024 · Polyfoam, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet) and toe(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Structural elements n.e.c.
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered

Employer

Name
Polyfoam, LLC
Location
2355 Providence Road, NORTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, 01534
NAICS
326140
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A forklift was placing a 6-foot square metal frame on the floor. The frame tipped forward and crushed an employee's left foot, resulting in amputation of four toes and part of the left foot. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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