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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018032066 · 3/1/2018 · Republic Industries of Texas LP

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Republic Industries of Texas LP
Location
1400 Warren Drive, MARSHALL, TEXAS, 75672
NAICS
337110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a saw to cut a board. He was adjusting the board when he hit the pedal to lower the saw. The saw came down on his hand and amputated his right middle and index fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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