OSHA Accident Investigations — Safety Incidents

EventActivated,Amputated,Amputation,Clogged,Cylinder,Finger,Foot pedal,Instantaneous amputation,Lockout/Tagout,Sand,Sandblasting,Troubleshooting,Valve Victims1

Employee amputates finger when machine activated

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221364060

Face,Head,Inmate,Prison,Prison Guard,Puncture,Workplace Violence

EventFace,Head,Inmate,Prison,Prison Guard,Puncture,Workplace Violence Victims2

Two employees are attacked in workplace violence incident

Multi-victim

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221357767

Ceiling,Elevated,Elevated Work Plat,Elevated Work Platform,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fracture,Ground,Leg,Moving,Shoulder

EventCeiling,Elevated,Elevated Work Plat,Elevated Work Platform,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fracture,Ground,Leg,Moving,Shoulder Victims1

Employee falls through ceiling and fractures legs and should

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221347123

Cardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Heart,Heart Attack,Loss of consciousness,Lost consciousness,Natural Causes,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Unconsciousness

EventCardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Heart,Heart Attack,Loss of consciousness,Lost consciousness,Natural Causes,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Unconsciousness Victims1

Employee is missing, is later found dead of natural causes

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221341464

Crushed,Die,Dump Truck,Dump Truck Bed,Overturn,Pinned

EventCrushed,Die,Dump Truck,Dump Truck Bed,Overturn,Pinned Victims1

Employee dies after being crushed by overturned dump truck

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221341399

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221339005

Finger,Pinch Point,Pinched,Severed,Tire

EventFinger,Pinch Point,Pinched,Severed,Tire Victims1

Employee pinches and severs finger while dismounting tire us

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221338130

Ammonia,Crushed,Freezer Compartment,Installing,Pinned

EventAmmonia,Crushed,Freezer Compartment,Installing,Pinned Victims1

Employee is Killed While Installing Ammonia Sensors in Freez

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221336852

Bakery Rack,Disc,Falling Object,Loading Dock,Neck,Spine,Storage Rack,Struck By,Van

EventBakery Rack,Disc,Falling Object,Loading Dock,Neck,Spine,Storage Rack,Struck By,Van Victims1

Employee injures neck and spine when struck by falling tray

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221332349

Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Crushed,Energized,Equipment Operator,Farm Machinery,Hip,Jammed,Leg,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,Tagout,Temporary Employment Agency,Temporary Worker,Training

EventAmputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Crushed,Energized,Equipment Operator,Farm Machinery,Hip,Jammed,Leg,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,Tagout,Temporary Employment Agency,Temporary Worker,Training Victims1

Employee is killed when caught in brush shredder

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221331523

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221331473

Chemical Burn,Chemical Exposure,Chest,Face,Leg,Storage Tank,Struck Against,Sulfuric Acid,Tractor Trailer,Unloading,Valve,Wrist

EventChemical Burn,Chemical Exposure,Chest,Face,Leg,Storage Tank,Struck Against,Sulfuric Acid,Tractor Trailer,Unloading,Valve,Wrist Victims1

Employee is burned during accidental sulfuric acid release

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2021-02-06T00:00:00 ·Summary #221329303

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-02-05T00:00:00 ·Summary #221402811

Amputated,Amputation,Blade,Cutting,Finger,Hand,Knife,Partial Amputation

EventAmputated,Amputation,Blade,Cutting,Finger,Hand,Knife,Partial Amputation Victims1

Employee amputates pinky finger and partially amputates two

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2021-02-05T00:00:00 ·Summary #221377880

Ankle,Chain,Construction,Construction vehicle,Cover,Forklift,Forks,Fracture,Leg,Lifting,Motor Vehicle,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Slip,Steel Plate,Struck By,Trench,Vehicle

EventAnkle,Chain,Construction,Construction vehicle,Cover,Forklift,Forks,Fracture,Leg,Lifting,Motor Vehicle,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Slip,Steel Plate,Struck By,Trench,Vehicle Victims1

Steel plate being carried by forklift strikes employee causi

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2021-02-05T00:00:00 ·Summary #221373152

Cable,Ceiling,Ceiling Panel,Dislocated,Elbow,Electrical,Electrical Wire,Electrician,Elevated,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fracture,Installing,Ladder,Lost Balance,Pulling,Stepladder,Suspended Ceiling,Tip,Tips Over

EventCable,Ceiling,Ceiling Panel,Dislocated,Elbow,Electrical,Electrical Wire,Electrician,Elevated,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fracture,Installing,Ladder,Lost Balance,Pulling,Stepladder,Suspended Ceiling,Tip,Tips Over Victims1

Employee falls from step ladder and fractures elbow

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2021-02-05T00:00:00 ·Summary #221371669

Chemical Vapor,Cutting,Food Preparation,Overcome by vapors,Preexisting Condition,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Shortness of breath,Sodium Hydroxide,Underlying Medical Condition,Vapor

EventChemical Vapor,Cutting,Food Preparation,Overcome by vapors,Preexisting Condition,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Shortness of breath,Sodium Hydroxide,Underlying Medical Condition,Vapor Victims1

Employee experiences choking and shortness of breath during

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2021-02-05T00:00:00 ·Summary #221367444