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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017010118 · 1/5/2017 · The Best Treat Pallet, Inc.

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
The Best Treat Pallet, Inc.
Location
912 S 83rd St, EDINBURG, TEXAS, 78542
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a bandsaw to cut lumber from wood pallets when a piece of lumber became stuck. As he attempted to remove the piece of wood, the blade amputated his right thumb. The saw was activated at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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