Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HEPNER AIR FILTER SERVICE, INC., 50 W. Bridge, BEREA, OHIO 44017
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was replacing a screen on a rooftop HVAC unit when the rotating exhaust fan blade contacted their right index finger, resulting in a laceration that required hospitalization and the surgical amputation at the first knuckle.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Fans, blowers wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
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