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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2015021254 · 2/9/2015 · Erie Wood Products, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Erie Wood Products, LLC
Location
1835 East 12th Street, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16511
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was operating a chop saw. Employee was clearing the trimmings from the point of operation. While he had his hand in the point of operation, the saw activated and the blade came up, amputating his right hand. The employee was taken to the hospital for re-attachment surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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