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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118442 · 11/9/2015 · FERN EXPOSITION

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
Table saws

Employer

Name
FERN EXPOSITION
Location
751 WYOMING ST, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64101
NAICS
561920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a 4' x 8' x 1/2" piece of gatorboard into 5" strips using a table saw when three of his left-hand fingertips were amputated, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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