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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171110774 · 11/8/2017 · HARDWOODS OF MISSOURI

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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
HARDWOODS OF MISSOURI
Location
502 E. OLD HIGHWAY 60, BIRCH TREE, MISSOURI, 65438
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a pop-up saw when he activated it via the foot pedal and his hand contacted the blade, amputating his fingers. The saw was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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