Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Burgers' Smokehouse, 32819 HWY 87, CALIFORNIA, MISSOURI 65018
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was blocking a ham on a band saw when his right thumb contacted the saw blade. The employee sustained an amputation of the thumb tip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Butchering machinery
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