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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016032299 · 3/16/2016 · House Wood Products Company

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
Band saws

Employer

Name
House Wood Products Company
Location
1 Lutes Avenue, MANSFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA, 16933
NAICS
321912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing next to the bandsaw operator when he contacted the moving bandsaw blade, amputating four right-hand fingers down to the knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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