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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015041650 · 4/1/2015 · Jeld-Wen, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
Jeld-Wen, Inc.
Location
201 EVANS RD., RANTOUL, ILLINOIS, 61866
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting metal stock using a horizontal band saw when the employee's right index finger got smashed between the stock and the fence of the band saw. The injury removed the flesh from the tip of the right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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