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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021364 · 2/13/2024 · International Wholesale Tile, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Stationary saws table
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
International Wholesale Tile, LLC
Location
3500 SW 42nd Avenue, PALM CITY, FLORIDA, 34990
NAICS
423320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a table saw to trim wood. Their glove was caught in the saw and the tip of their right thumb was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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