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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018021706 · 2/19/2018 · Industrial Timber, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Table saws

Employer

Name
Industrial Timber, LLC
Location
200 McComb Ave, SALTILLO, MISSISSIPPI, 38866
NAICS
337122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a small piece of wood that was stuck between the table saw guard and fence. While reaching for the wood, the employee pressed the foot pedal resulting in amputation of the right thumb, index and middle fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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