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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015052763 · 5/11/2015 · Fleet Readiness Center South East

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Fleet Readiness Center South East
Location
Hwy 17 & Yorktown Avenue, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32212
NAICS
928110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 11, 2015, an employee in the carpenter shop was using a jointer to remove a 2x4 wood plank. The employee's left-hand ring fingertip was amputated when the wood kicked back and the employee's hand touched the jointer.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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