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Smith Tank & Steel

Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Smith Tank & Steel, 2444 English Turn Rd, BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA 70040 on , Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the thumb(s).

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An employee was working in a shell buggy and untangling its chain. Untangling the chain caused the buggy to roll and the employee lost his balance, grabbing the shell of the tank to steady himself. The wheel of the buggy then ran over his left thumb, resulting in an amputation.

Amputation Thumb(s) Suspended or hanging scaffolds or staging

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