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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024076727 · 7/24/2024 · R & J Trucking & Recycling, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Trash compactors, shredders
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
R & J Trucking & Recycling, Inc.
Location
6650 South Oak Park Avenue, BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS, 60638
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 24, 2024, an employee was operating a shredder when their right arm was pulled into the corkscrew jack, resulting in the amputation of the arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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