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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019088999 · 8/29/2019 · Building Solutions Since 1977, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Table saws

Employer

Name
Building Solutions Since 1977, LLC
Location
2138 ROUTE 522, SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA, 17870
NAICS
321992
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw. The employee hit the stop button and reached toward the machine to clear out some saw dust and debris. The blade had not stopped moving at the time and partially amputated the employee's right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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