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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024021484 · 2/16/2024 · The Pennsylvania State University

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
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning
Source
Gymnasium and exercise equipment
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
The Pennsylvania State University
Location
720 Curtin Road, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16801
NAICS
611310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was collapsing a basketball hoop for storage. While lowering the shot clock, his right little finger was pinched between the shot clock arm and the backboard support, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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