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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024065484 · 6/20/2024 · First Company Commercial Maintenance

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 irregular movement, kick back
Source
Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
First Company Commercial Maintenance
Location
1801 Eastland Dr., BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS, 61704
NAICS
561790
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On June 20, 2024, an employee was cutting trim using a miter saw when it jerked and pulled his left hand into the machine blade causing the amputation of his left thumb and index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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