Struck by running powered equipment unspecified · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Forma Space, 1100 East Howard Lane Suite 400, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78753
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was working with an up-cut saw. The pedal to start the machine actuated and the employee's left hand was caught in the area where wood is fed into the saw. The saw blade amputated their left index and middle fingers.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
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