Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SAMPCO OF GEORGIA, INC., 1765 HODGEVILLE RD., RINCON, GEORGIA 31326
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was ripping wood flooring on a sliding table saw. A piece of flooring got stuck. While the employee was clearing it, the blade cut his right index middle fingers. The index finger, which had been cut at the knuckle, underwent a medical amputation; the middle finger required stitches. The blade was guarded at the time of the incident.
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