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Amputations

1 amputation · 20201110983 · 11/19/2020 · Tuff Shed, INC.

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, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Tuff Shed, INC.
Location
512 Jetton Street, TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33619
NAICS
321992
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a miter saw to cut a 2-by-4. As the employee lowered the saw, the 2-by-4 jumped, causing the blade to amputate the employee's left thumb above the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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