Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Federal Express Corporation, 1260 Rowena, GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a 2x4 on a table saw and amputated the tip of their right thumb.
AmputationFingertip(s)Table saws
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