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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018077304 · 7/19/2018 · USA Fasteners

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
USA Fasteners
Location
1300 Gazin Street, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77020
NAICS
423840
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was setting up a band saw for cutting round bar. While cleaning out the shavings, the clamp closed onto his left hand causing a partial amputation of the left pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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