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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018099337 · 9/10/2018 · HM Flooring & Construction

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
HM Flooring & Construction
Location
Lots 30-33 2040 Rockledge Road, NE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30324
NAICS
238130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was ripping lumber using a circular saw. The saw kicked back, striking the employee's left thumb and cutting off the tip just below the nail.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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