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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018077806 · 7/31/2018 · Allegheny Wood Products

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 regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Allegheny Wood Products
Location
212 Resource Drive, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA, 25801
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting the ends off boards with a circular saw. After cutting the board, he slid it back with his hand and his left middle finger was caught between the board and a chain, resulting in a possible partial fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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