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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019076658 · 7/2/2019 · STANDARD STEEL LLC

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
STANDARD STEEL LLC
Location
500 NORTH WALNUT STREET, BURNHAM, PENNSYLVANIA, 17009
NAICS
331111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw to make cuts on a die holder (16-18 inches L, 4x4 wood) when his fingers made contact with the rotating blade. The employee suffered a complete amputation of the left ring finger and a partial thumb amputation (to the first knuckle).

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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