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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016054389 · 5/19/2016 · KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS INC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS INC
Location
616 N. Perkins St, APPLETON, WISCONSIN, 54914
NAICS
423310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw with a dado blade. While he was leaning down in a crouching position, he pulled back and his finger contacted the blade, amputating his fourth fingertip with bone loss and a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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