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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2015129080 · 12/1/2015 · Maine Wood Turning

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), except finger(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Maine Wood Turning
Location
1687 New Vineyard Road, NEW VINEYARD, MAINE, 04956
NAICS
321999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee attempted to remove a jammed piece of wood from a running saw. When the jam was relieved, the 12" diameter saw started rotating and deeply lacerated the palm of his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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