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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020010685 · 1/22/2020 · EASTWARD COMPANIES BUSINESS TRUST

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
EASTWARD COMPANIES BUSINESS TRUST
Location
12 Balfour Ln., CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 02633
NAICS
236115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw to cut wood. When he attempted to clear debris from the saw, his left hand contacted the blade causing lacerations to his left hand that resulted in an amputation. The blade was unguarded and in motion at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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