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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016087166 · 8/3/2016 · Natures Blend Wood Products, 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
Table saws
Secondary source
Wood, lumber, unspecified

Employer

Name
Natures Blend Wood Products, Inc.
Location
717 First Avenue, FORD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA, 16226
NAICS
337110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw using an 8-inch blade to cut a piece of wood. The wood piece became caught in the blade and was pulled in along with the employee's left index and middle fingers. His left middle fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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