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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191011320 · 10/29/2019 · Sawco Hardwood Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Log processing machinery

Employer

Name
Sawco Hardwood Inc.
Location
N3855 Mill Rd, BRYANT, WISCONSIN, 54418
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee attempted to remove a board that was jammed in the entrance of the gang saw. On the third attempt to remove the board, the employee's arm contacted the planer head of the gang saw resulting in amputation of the right arm below the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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