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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021053691 · 5/5/2021 · THOMPSON HARDWOODS, 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
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
THOMPSON HARDWOODS, INC.
Location
600 Baxley Hwy, HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA, 31539
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was placing the chain back on the sprocket of a rip saw when his glove was caught in the chain and sprocket resulting in amputation of his left pinky and ring fingers. His left middle finger was partially amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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