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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017010622 · 1/19/2017 · Ouachita Biomass, Inc

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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Ouachita Biomass, Inc
Location
338 HIGHWAY 15, LILLIE, LOUISIANA, 71256
NAICS
321999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee turned off a gang rip saw to clear debris from it with his left hand. The saw blades were still in motion and amputated his left fingers. The saw was unguarded at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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