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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019043835 · 4/15/2019 · Hogar Construction

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Hogar Construction
Location
520 E Ocean Blvd, LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS, 78566
NAICS
238130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular handsaw to cut a wooden board at ground level. The blade ricocheted and cut the toes on the employee's right foot, causing an amputation. The safety guard was not in place at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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