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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020076934 · 7/23/2020 · Simona American Industries

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Simona American Industries
Location
101 Power Blvd, ARCHBALD, PENNSYLVANIA, 18403
NAICS
326113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing plastic debris from a saw when the blade contacted their left hand. At the time of the incident, the saw had been powered down, but the blade was still spinning. The employee's left ring, middle, and pinky fingers were crushed. The middle finger was amputated at the hospital.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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