Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Automation Personnel Services, Inc., Leeman Architectiral Woodwork, HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a table saw when a horn sounded, startling him and causing his hand to contact the saw. The tip of his left thumb was amputated.
AmputationFingertip(s)Table saws
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