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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016021328 · 2/12/2016 · Amerhart Limited

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Amerhart Limited
Location
2455 Century Road, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, 54303
NAICS
423310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 12, 2016, an employee cutting wood was brushing sawdust away from the chop saw's cutting surface when the chop saw blade caught the employee's glove and pulled the employee's hand toward it. The employee's right thumb was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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