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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015096713 · 9/14/2015 · UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION

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
Band saws

Employer

Name
UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION
Location
180 LAMAR HALEY PARKWAY, CANTON, GEORGIA, 30114
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While cutting aluminum material with a band saw, the blade of the saw jammed and slipped causing the employee's right thumb to be cut by the blade resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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