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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032064 · 3/3/2020 · Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.
Location
2400 Willow Drive, PLOVER, WISCONSIN, 54467
NAICS
624310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The operator of the up-cut saw pressed the lever to lock down the guard and start the saw cycle. As the guard was lowered an employee, who was responsible for take-off, reached to adjust the wood that was being cut. The blade contacted his right thumb, amputating the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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