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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017087812 · 8/15/2017 · U.S. Axle, 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
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Arm saws, radial arm saws

Employer

Name
U.S. Axle, Inc.
Location
275 SHOEMAKER ROAD, POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 19464
NAICS
336399
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a radial arm saw to cut packing material when the saw blade amputated his left middle fingertip and part of his left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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