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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054098 · 5/5/2017 · Advanced Window Systems, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Advanced Window Systems, Inc.
Location
6525 Winton Street, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75214
NAICS
238350
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a portable table saw to cut a board when his left thumb contacted the blade and the thumb tip was amputated. The saw was unguarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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