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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017088113 · 8/23/2017 · Apache Products, 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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Apache Products, Inc.
Location
1020 John Hare Rd, SILSBEE, TEXAS, 77656
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee operating a resaw attempted to pull a stick from a chain driving the saw. The chain caught his glove, pulling his right hand into the sprocket and chain and amputating his right index fingertip. The chain was unguarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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