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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021698 · 2/23/2024 · Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning
Source
Chippers
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation
Location
900 Eugene Soileau Rd, WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA, 70589
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to rotate the chute on top of a wood chipper. The chute turned and partially amputated the employee's left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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