Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Rentals, Inc., 1350 South Loop 12, IRVING, TEXAS 75060
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were troubleshooting the sensor on a skid steer unit. The unit started and an engine component partially amputated an employee's right index finger.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedSkid steer loaders, mini loaders
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Two employees were repairing the hydraulic engagement pins on a rented front-end wheel loader. The machine controls were activated to move the attachment pins and an employee's finger was caught between the pins and the bushings. Their right index finger was partially amputated.
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An employee was throwing blankets onto a blanket folding and stacking machine. A blanket got stuck in the machine and she attempted to remove it when the machine contacted her right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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