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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015075320 · 7/31/2015 · BAK Builders LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
BAK Builders LLC
Location
2119 Shady Lane, SYLVANIA, GEORGIA, 30467
NAICS
238130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a handheld circular saw to rip cut a short piece of wood stock. The injured employee was positioned close behind the circular saw, helping to hold the short 2 X 6 wood stock. The blade became bound, causing the circular saw to kick back. The blade struck and amputated the injured employee's left-hand thumb, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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