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Amputations

1 amputation · 20161211406 · 12/7/2016 · NauticStar, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Band saws

Employer

Name
NauticStar, LLC
Location
500 Waterway Dr, AMORY, MISSISSIPPI, 38821
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was training a new coworker on cutting PVC pipe when the saw blade amputated the employee's left index finger just below the first knuckle. The saw was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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