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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019099887 · 9/20/2019 · thieme corporation

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
thieme corporation
Location
3605 Swenson Ave, SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS, 60174
NAICS
333511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a bandsaw to cut out foam for packaging. The sawblade came into contact with the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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