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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024021806 · 2/28/2024 · Corona Drywall Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source
Saw blades
Secondary source
Grinders handtool

Employer

Name
Corona Drywall Inc.
Location
14401 N Council Rd, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, 73142
NAICS
238310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting metal studs on the exterior framing. He used a chop saw blade on a grinder and the blade exploded, resulting in amputation of his left index finger. The grinder was unguarded at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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