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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191111620 · 11/7/2019 · Golden Anchor Pallets 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
Band saws

Employer

Name
Golden Anchor Pallets LLC
Location
1605 Century Street, PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, 78660
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was feeding 2x4s into the horizontal band saw. Saw dust was being ejected toward him so he went to clear the dust port. His right index finger contacted the blade and required surgical amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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