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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 20241211619 · 12/16/2024 · Delmarva Power Natural Gas Division

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
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Delmarva Power Natural Gas Division
Location
2805 N. Monroe Street, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 19802
NAICS
221210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was utilizing a core drill to drill a foundation for a gas meter relocation. The employee's glove became entangled in the drill resulting in amputations of their left ring and little fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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