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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024031920 · 3/1/2024 · LAS Shutters + Windows

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Saws except chainsaws
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
LAS Shutters + Windows
Location
8735 Willow St, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70118
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was replacing/installing windows and doors at a residential building. A circular saw lacerated his right ring fingertip as he was using it. He suffered a partial amputation to the finger and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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