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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024065221 · 6/12/2024 · Vertical Earth Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Plates, slabs concrete and stone
Secondary source
Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders

Employer

Name
Vertical Earth Inc.
Location
13900 Birmingham Hwy, MILTON, GEORGIA, 30004
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On June 12, 2024, an employee was performing demolition work at a construction site and was removing large stone debris. The employee was standing close to a skid steer that had an elevated load. As the employee cleared debris from below the elevated load, a concrete slab fell onto the employee's thumb resulting in amputation at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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