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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016109731 · 10/15/2016 · H3 Construction, 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
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
H3 Construction, LLC
Location
304 Administration Drive, DENTON, TEXAS, 76204
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a piece of wood. The saw got stuck in a knot in the wood. The employee tried to free the saw from the knot and the blade amputated the left middle and index fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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