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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016032372 · 3/18/2016 · Majestic Steel USA 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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Majestic Steel USA Inc
Location
5300 Majestic Parkway, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO, 44146
NAICS
423510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating an up-cut saw. As he was putting a piece of wood in the saw, his left foot stepped on the foot pedal and cycled the machine. The saw blade amputated his right ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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