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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017054823 · 5/30/2017 · Midwest Stairs & Iron 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 regular operation
Source
Table saws
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Midwest Stairs & Iron inc.
Location
8111 W. Bradley, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53223
NAICS
236210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting stock on a table saw when their glove was caught in the saw pulling a finger into the blade. The left pinky finger was amputated at the second knuckle. The saw was unguarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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