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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171111263 · 11/27/2017 · Distribution International

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
Distribution International
Location
6401 S. Twin City Hwy., PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, 77642
NAICS
423840
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trimming a block of foam insulation with a bandsaw when his right hand contacted the blade, amputating his right thumb tip just above the nail (no bone loss).

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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