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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016098720 · 9/14/2016 · AMERICAN WALNUT CO.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
AMERICAN WALNUT CO.
Location
2801 S. 2ND STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI, 64501
NAICS
321999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using the band saw when his left hand slipped into the blade, cutting a finger. His finger had to be partially amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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