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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016065800 · 6/28/2016 · SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS 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
Band saws

Employer

Name
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC
Location
900 N BELCREST AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, 65802
NAICS
322211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While adjusting material on the fence of a band saw, an employee's hand contacted the saw blade, amputating the right thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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