Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Morgan Properties, 103 Raintree Island, TONAWANDA, NEW YORK 14150
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a door with a circular saw and his right little finger was amputated at the second knuckle.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Saws except chainsaws
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