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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016087970 · 8/24/2016 · Bilfinger Westcon

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Band saws
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Bilfinger Westcon
Location
1429 Cove Rd, MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS, 77580
NAICS
236210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was cutting a base plate with a band saw. As the employee was cleaning off the metal shavings, the band saw caught his glove and amputated the left index finger above the knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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