Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Boston Whaler, Inc., 100 Whaler Way, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA 32141
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was unbinding material that was caught in a horizontal band saw. The became unbound and it re-engaged while the employee was reaching for the blade. Two of the employee's fingers were amputated.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Stationary saws band
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