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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019021598 · 2/12/2019 · Aviagen Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
Aviagen Inc.
Location
19780 Sandlin Road, ELKMONT, ALABAMA, 35620
NAICS
112340
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting down packaging materials to build cardboard pallets for export orders. His fingers contacted the table saw blade causing a left middle fingertip amputation and a laceration to the left index finger requiring stiches.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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