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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019044273 · 4/26/2019 · Elevation Global Industries

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
Band saws

Employer

Name
Elevation Global Industries
Location
2010 W Fulton St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
NAICS
325120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a bandsaw to cut a block of ice. The block jerked and drew the employee's hand into the saw, which amputated the employee's left little fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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