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Frostbite

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024054655 · 5/28/2024 · Sam Service

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Frostbite

Cause

Event
Contact with cold objects or substances
Source
Dry ice
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Sam Service
Location
504 Sharpton Rd, SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY, 08085
NAICS
561320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was injured after working with dry ice while wearing the gloves that were not suited to the task. He was hospitalized on May 29, 2024, and had three fingertips amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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