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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024010888 · 1/29/2024 · Welders Supply Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Stationary saws band
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Welders Supply Company
Location
20 Park Ave., BELOIT, WISCONSIN, 53511
NAICS
423830
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting the rollers and conveyor leading to the blade of a band resaw. The employee's right hand contacted the moving blade, resulting in complete amputation of the fourth and fifth fingers, and partial amputation of the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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