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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022021362 · 2/12/2022 · Western Industries Corporation

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
Western Industries Corporation
Location
1200 West Crosby Road, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
NAICS
561910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a vertical foam saw to cut foam material. The employee was applying pressure to the right side of the material while pushing it through the blade when the saw blade amputated her right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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