HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI—
RCL Components, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at RCL Components, Inc., 3155 Industrial Drive, HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI 38632 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing folding wings from the bridge of a loader when the folding wings fell and hit his left thumb, causing a partial amputation of the thumb tip.
More severe injuries at RCL Components, Inc.
HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI—
RCL Components, Inc.
An employee was operating an overhead crane with one hand and lifting with the other while installing a push-back weight. His left middle finger was caught in the chain, which amputated the fingertip.
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