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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20191011261 · 10/30/2019 · Susquehanna University

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Susquehanna University
Location
Degenstein Theater, SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA, 17870
NAICS
611310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a battery-powered handheld circular saw to cut wood. He was adjusting his grip on a piece of wood when his hand came in contact with the moving blade, resulting in a left pinky finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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