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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021689 · 2/24/2016 · WVSR, Inc.

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
Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, unspecified

Employer

Name
WVSR, Inc.
Location
16 Lumber Street, BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA, 26201
NAICS
113310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 24, 2016, at approximately 4:00 p.m., an employee placed a 64-inch post in the saw. The blade hit a knot in the post and pulled the employee's hand into the blade, amputating the left thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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