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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017088248 · 8/28/2017 · U.S. Department of Justice

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Table saws

Employer

Name
U.S. Department of Justice
Location
101 Federal Way, WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA, 24801
NAICS
922140
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 28, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., an employee was using a table saw to rip a piece of wood for a tabletop. The wood was 45 inches in length and 1 inch thick. While using a push stick, the employee's hand slipped and made contact with the rotating blade, amputating the third finger on the left hand. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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