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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054651 · 5/23/2017 · Superior Forge and Steel Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Superior Forge and Steel Corporation
Location
597 Commerce Avenue, NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16101
NAICS
333519
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a band saw. The employee stopped to use an air gun to blow excess metal chips from the area when his glove was caught on the running saw blade. His right hand was pulled into the saw blade, amputating his index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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