DELPHOS, OHIO—
Wood Creations
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
Final narrative
An employee was operating a sliding table saw to bevel the edge of a wood panel. When the employee took the panel to the saw to be cut, the panel slipped and they attempted to grab it with their hand, causing their left hand to contact the running saw blade. The employee's middle finger was amputated at the first knuckle, and their index and ring fingers were amputated at the nail bed. The saw was not guarded at the time.
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