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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019088287 · 8/12/2019 · Burgers Ozark Country Hams

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Burgers Ozark Country Hams
Location
32819 Highway 87 South, CALIFORNIA, MISSOURI, 65018
NAICS
311612
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was blocking a ham that was being cut with a band saw when the ham turned sideways. His hand then came into contact with the sawblade, resulting in an amputation of the pad of his right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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