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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018054582 · 5/11/2018 · Open Door Homes, 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 against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
Open Door Homes, Inc.
Location
8115 Lee Blvd., LEAWOOD, KANSAS, 66206
NAICS
236118
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was ripping and cutting sheeter sidings (a piece of wood) on a table saw when he attempted to flick a piece of wood out of the table saw area. His hand was then caught on the saw blade, amputating his index and ring fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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