Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at IMS Electrol Manufacturing, 16575 West Small Road, NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a long piece of wood on a table saw in the maintenance shop. The wood kicked back, causing the employee's left hand to contact the saw blade. The employee sustained an amputation to their thumb tip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Stationary saws table
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