Many accidents can cause a traumatic amputation to occur such as:
- Auto accidents
- Construction accidents
- Defective products
- Motorcycle accidents
- Fire, Explosion, and Electrocution Accidents
- Industrial accidents
Amputations can result from improper machinery maintenance, faulty employee training, or unsafe working conditions.
Limbs and appendages can be severed by machinery such as:
- Drill Presses
- Conveyor belts
- Guillotine shears
- Meat grinders
- Mechanical power presses
- Metal-forming machines
- Milling machines
- Printing presses