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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099607 · 9/17/2018 · Sauder Woodworking Co.

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Sauder Woodworking Co.
Location
502 MIDDLE ST., ARCHBOLD, OHIO, 43502
NAICS
337125
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was attempting to clear out a rotary valve on a dust collection system when the valve struck his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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