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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171211638 · 12/7/2017 · ALLEN COUNTY RECYCLERS 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
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Wood, lumber, unspecified
Secondary source
Table saws

Employer

Name
ALLEN COUNTY RECYCLERS INC
Location
700 E. Wayne St., LIMA, OHIO, 45804
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 7, 2017, an employee was using a table saw to cut a wooden board when the board kicked back at him. He then suffered a left index finger amputation and broken middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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