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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016087763 · 8/18/2016 · PAC Worldwide

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified
Secondary source
Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board

Employer

Name
PAC Worldwide
Location
1120 Reed Road, MONROE, OHIO, 45050
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 18, 2016, an employee was ripping plywood when the material kicked back and pushed his hand forward into the rotating blade of the saw, amputating fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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