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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024032050 · 3/6/2024 · O'Brien Steel Service Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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 running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Stationary saws band
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
O'Brien Steel Service Co.
Location
2901 Sherman Street, WAUSAU, WISCONSIN, 54401
NAICS
423510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning a band saw when his glove got caught on the blade, resulting in the amputation of his right middle finger to the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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