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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016021680 · 2/23/2016 · Doors Southern Manufacturing

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Doors Southern Manufacturing
Location
4771 Hwy 200, THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA, 59873
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was ripping panels when a build-up of sawdust and wood waste on the table saw caused the guard to be pushed up. When the employee attempted to clear the buildup, the blade amputated 1 inch of his right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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