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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015108119 · 10/30/2015 · ARMSTRONG HARDWOOD FLOORING COMPANY

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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
ARMSTRONG HARDWOOD FLOORING COMPANY
Location
508 W. Thornburgh Street, WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI, 65775
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A worker was operating a chop saw and amputated the tip of his right middle finger when his finger was pulled into the saw along with the wood to be cut.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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