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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017076259 · 7/7/2017 · Spectrum Industries Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
Spectrum Industries Inc.
Location
925 First Avenue, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN, 54729
NAICS
337127
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 7, 2017, at approximately 10:15 a.m., an employee was prepping material to be cut on a bandsaw. When he went to put a spacer between the bandsaw clamp, the clamp closed on and crushed his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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