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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054880 · 5/24/2017 · Perfect Shutters 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
Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Perfect Shutters Inc.
Location
12131 Highway 173, HEBRON, ILLINOIS, 60034
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 24, 2017, an employee was pushing a piece of wood into a wood shaper when his right pinky finger entered the point of operation and contacted the shaper. He sustained a soft tissue amputation of his fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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