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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016076003 · 7/5/2016 · Accurate Metal Sawing Service Co.

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
Band saws

Employer

Name
Accurate Metal Sawing Service Co.
Location
8989 Tyler Blvd., MENTOR, OHIO, 44060
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was running a band saw in automatic mode when the clamp closed on his thumb tip as he attempted to grab a part. When he pulled his thumb tip out, the skin and nail were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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