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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017065483 · 6/15/2017 · Weaber, 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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Weaber, Inc.
Location
1231 Mount Wilson Road, LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA, 17042
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a chop saw when he became dizzy. His left hand was resting on the wood cutting area when the saw was activated via the foot pedal. The saw came down, amputated his left pinky finger, and severely lacerated his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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