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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020087847 · 8/19/2020 · R & S Machine Company

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
R & S Machine Company
Location
7687 Porter Road, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA, 15767
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was sawing tubing on a horizontal band saw. He was brushing chips away from the saw blade when it amputated his left middle fingertip just behind the nail, also lacerating his ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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