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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161110809 · 11/17/2016 · Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Location
515 N. Railroad, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS, 60164
NAICS
335999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee using a table saw to cut wood. The saw blade amputated his right pinky fingertip as he was adjusting the saw guide with a hammer. The blade was not guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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