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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021087375 · 8/27/2021 · Weaber, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Weaber, Inc.
Location
1231 Mt. Wilson Road, LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA, 17042
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a chop saw to cross-cut out sections of bad wood. While clearing a piece of wood, the saw actuated, contacting the employee's left hand. The employee suffered a laceration to their thumb and index finger, and surgical amputation of the left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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