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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032275 · 3/15/2016 · TIMBERLINE FISHERIES CORPORATION

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
Band saws

Employer

Name
TIMBERLINE FISHERIES CORPORATION
Location
201 EAST TIMBERLINE ROAD, MARION, ILLINOIS, 62959
NAICS
424990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting egg crates using a band saw. While attempting to remove a small scrap from the cutting area, she swept her hand backward into the saw blade, partially amputating her left middle finger at the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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