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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2016021231 · 2/9/2016 · ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against object or equipment while moving it
Source
Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC.
Location
5501 W. 109TH STREET, OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS, 60453
NAICS
339950
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a miter saw to cut aluminum while building a sign. The saw blade grabbed the aluminum material, and the material lacerated the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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