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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018010806 · 1/24/2018 · DW Distribution, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
DW Distribution, Inc.
Location
1220 E. Center Park Blvd, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75115
NAICS
423310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a miter saw when it became jammed with material. As he attempted to unjam the saw, his fingers were caught by the blades, amputating his right ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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