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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019010519 · 1/15/2019 · Luther Construction Company, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Luther Construction Company, Inc.
Location
7401 Maple Street, ABILENE, TEXAS, 79602
NAICS
236115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was sawing a board when the saw kicked the board back. The saw blade contacted the employee's left hand, lacerating it and amputating the ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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