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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018089023 · 8/31/2018 · Gretna Cabinet Company, 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
Gretna Cabinet Company, Inc.
Location
5127 Taravella Rd., MARRERO, LOUISIANA, 70072
NAICS
337110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a table saw to cut backsplashes to a shorter length. The saw lacerated three of his fingers, amputating the first joint of his left middle finger and the tips of his left index and ring fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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