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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021075508 · 7/6/2021 · Lowes Home Centers, 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
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Lowes Home Centers, LLC
Location
4455 South Buckley Road, AURORA, COLORADO, 80015
NAICS
444110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 4x4 post when the saw blade contacted his left middle finger, resulting in an amputation of approximately 40% of the finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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