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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015063541 · 6/9/2015 · Kone Cranes Americas, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Kone Cranes Americas, Inc.
Location
1819 E Barbours Cut Blvd., LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
NAICS
333923
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a handheld band saw to cut an old thread pipe. He held the pipe with his left hand while cutting with the right. When he cut through the pipe, he also cut his left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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