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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016021472 · 2/17/2016 · Chief Industries

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Arm saws, radial arm saws

Employer

Name
Chief Industries
Location
111 Grant Street, AURORA, NEBRASKA, 68818
NAICS
321991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting material on a radial arm saw. As the employee attempted to grab material with the right hand, the saw was activated with the pneumatic foot pedal. The saw contacted the employee's wrist and amputated the right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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