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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023087871 · 8/25/2023 · Lumberjack Pallet Recycling 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
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
Lumberjack Pallet Recycling LLC
Location
81 Caldwell Drive, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45216
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a horizontal band saw to dismantle a pallet. The pallet kicked back, causing the employee's left hand to go into the band saw. Their thumb, index, and middle fingers were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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