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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022010685 · 1/24/2022 · Sandor Nemes

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Table saws

Employer

Name
Sandor Nemes
Location
428 Wanerly St., FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 01702
NAICS
238130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a small piece of wood on a table saw. The wood pinched the saw blade and kicked, and the blade amputated the employee's right index finger. The machine was not guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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