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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016010199 · 1/9/2016 · Turner Industries Group

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Band saws

Employer

Name
Turner Industries Group
Location
5525 Highway 3115, GEISMAR, LOUISIANA, 70734
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While cutting metal baseplates on a band saw, an employee attempted to sweep shavings from the cut. His left index finger came into contact with the band saw blade, amputating the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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