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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021336 · 2/12/2016 · ARMEDICA MANUFACTURING

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
ARMEDICA MANUFACTURING
Location
212 BELL ROAD, GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS, 72936
NAICS
337127
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw to shave 1/2" off a 72" x 30" 3/4" plywood board when the middle finger on his right hand came into contact with the 10" cutting blade. His finger was amputated at the fist knuckle and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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