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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021557 · 2/19/2016 · Caperton Furnitureworks LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Caperton Furnitureworks LLC
Location
5270 Valley Road, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA, 25411
NAICS
337122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 19, 2016, at approximately 8:15 a.m., an employee was cutting 6-foot lengths of fiberboard down to 43 inches using a miter saw. While holding the material with her left hand, she used her right hand to lower the blade of the saw. The blade made contact with and amputated her left thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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