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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118510 · 11/11/2015 · Chep & Brambles Co.

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
Chep & Brambles Co.
Location
1652 S. Fred Hanna Dr., FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72701
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a 2x4 with a chop saw. While holding the board in place, he lost his grip, and his left ring fingertip hit and was amputated by the blade.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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