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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017077006 · 7/26/2017 · One of A Kind Wall Design Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
One of A Kind Wall Design Inc
Location
3845 Parsons Road, CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS, 60110
NAICS
238320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a miter saw and experienced kickback when the material became bound. The employee's fingers were thrust under the blade which resulted in the amputation of three fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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