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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024076311 · 7/12/2024 · Pennsylvania Electric Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Manhole and cistern covers
Secondary source
Screwdrivers

Employer

Name
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Location
5404 Evans Road, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16509
NAICS
221121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A manhole cover was being lifted with a screwdriver so that the lifting device's hook could be inserted. The cover slid and came down onto an employee's right hand, causing the amputation of their middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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