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Amputations

1 amputation · 20201110992 · 11/20/2020 · USA Metal Sales, LLC

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
Shearing machines

Employer

Name
USA Metal Sales, LLC
Location
8736 Hwy 87 North, MILTON, FLORIDA, 32570
NAICS
339999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 20, 2020, an employee was preparing to use a metal shear. As he handled the sheet metal to be trimmed, his right hand slipped toward the shear's blade, which amputated his ring and middle fingers at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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