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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020109976 · 10/20/2020 · AFCO Industries

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
AFCO Industries
Location
8161 Highway 37, OLMSTED, ILLINOIS, 62970
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 10/20/2020 at approximately 7:30 AM, an employee was clearing scrap from a saw when their left ring finger contacted the blade. The finger was amputated below the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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