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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015031019 · 3/6/2015 · Global Facility Solutions

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Global Facility Solutions
Location
1595 Hart St., SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS, 76092
NAICS
541870
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee operating a chop saw sustained a partial amputation of his finger when the blade caught his glove. The machine guard had not stopped at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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