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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017087279 · 8/1/2017 · Spancrete, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Spancrete, Inc
Location
2331 Spancrete Lane, VALDERS, WISCONSIN, 54245
NAICS
238120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a lift loop block with a chop saw when his glove was caught in the blade. This resulted in partial amputation of the left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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