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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023109452 · 10/12/2023 · HARDWOODS OF MISSOURI, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-belt
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
HARDWOODS OF MISSOURI, LLC
Location
9920 OLD HIGHWAY 60, BIRCH TREE, MISSOURI, 65438
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was transferring a cut of marble from the rotary saw to the next station when their glove was caught in the conveyor chain. The employee's left middle finger was amputated. The machine was partially guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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