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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 20241110934 · 11/25/2024 · Pallet Service Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary source
Machine guards

Employer

Name
Pallet Service Corporation
Location
505 South Popple Avenue, MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN, 54449
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee went to unjam a board and reposition wood in a trim saw. His right-hand fingers were pulled into a chain and sprocket, resulting in amputations to his ring and little fingertips. A guard was in place at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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