Raven Services Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Raven Services Corporation | Report ID | 2017088209 |
| Address | 698 Conservation Way | City, State ZIP | SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 25443 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | 1260442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.48000, -77.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 25, 2017, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an employee was operating a table saw when his hand slipped and his left index fingertip made contact with the rotating blade and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2017, a worker at Raven Services Corporation in SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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