Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WOODFORMS, INC., 131 Morse Street, FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 02035
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was using a table saw. The saw blade amputated the employee's right index finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stationary saws table
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