Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Best Budget Tree Service LLC, 22419 W. Renwick Road, PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was using a wood splitter when its blade cut four fingers on the employee's left hand, causing amputations.
HospitalizedAmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedLogging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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