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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2017021168 · 2/6/2017 · BASS PRO SHOPS

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), except finger(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Band saws
Secondary source
Wood, lumber, unspecified

Employer

Name
BASS PRO SHOPS
Location
1275 N Golden, CLINTON, MISSOURI, 64735
NAICS
336612
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a band saw when a piece of wood became caught and kicked back, causing the employee's hand to enter the point of operation. The employee suffered a laceration to the right hand between the third and little fingers, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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