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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018021384 · 2/9/2018 · Bexar Concrete Works, Inc. LTD

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
Table saws

Employer

Name
Bexar Concrete Works, Inc. LTD
Location
19440 Judson Rd, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78259
NAICS
238110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping a table saw operator cut 6-inch blocks when the employee's right hand entered the cutting area and contacted the blade, amputating the thumb below the nail. The saw was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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