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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118581 · 11/12/2015 · Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.
Location
75 John B Brooks Road, PENDERGRASS, GEORGIA, 30567
NAICS
332323
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to cut some metal material with a chop saw (miter saw) with his right hand holding the material. The saw blade got caught on the material, causing it to raise and catch two of his fingers. His right index and middle fingertips were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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