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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021608 · 2/21/2024 · MOBRO Marine Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Molten metal, slag
Secondary source
Torches welding, cutting

Employer

Name
MOBRO Marine Inc.
Location
606 Florida 16, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA, 32043
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was torching/welding (washing) a spudwell into the base of a barge that was in for repair. While torching (washing) the spudwell, a slag ember dropped inside the employee's protective leather leg sheathing. The employee suffered severe burns from the slag resulting in amputation of the right leg below the knee and multiple surgeries.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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