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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2025054924 · 5/24/2025 · United Contractors Midwest, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c.
Source
Stationary saws table
Secondary source
Machine guards

Employer

Name
United Contractors Midwest, Inc.
Location
Interstate 55 Bridge Project at Sangamon River, SHERMAN, ILLINOIS, 62684
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's left thumb was partially amputated with loss of bone when his hand slipped while using a table saw with an unguarded, rotating blade.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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