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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024054335 · 5/16/2024 · ERNST CONCRETE

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Cement and concrete mixer trucks
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
ERNST CONCRETE
Location
6603 Burlington Drive, WEST CHESTER, OHIO, 45069
NAICS
327320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee scraped grease off the roller and was applying new grease when their left glove got caught between the roller and drum on a concrete truck, resulting in amputation of the little finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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