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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171211896 · 12/14/2017 · KENNETH VONA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

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
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
KENNETH VONA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Location
59 Cramond Road, BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS, 02445
NAICS
236115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee cut an 8" crown molding using a sliding compound miter saw. When he attempted to pick up the cut piece, his right hand contacted the blade, amputating his thumb's top knuckle and requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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