Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CMH Manufacturing, Inc., 3429 State Hwy 31 W, ATHENS, TEXAS 75751
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was using a radial arm saw to cut wood 2 x 4s. The saw kicked back and the employee's finger contacted the blade, resulting in an amputation of the left index finger to the third knuckle.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Arm saws, radial arm saws
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