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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022054621 · 5/27/2022 · Amtex Acquisition Corp.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Amtex Acquisition Corp.
Location
832 EAST WALNUT STREET, GARLAND, TEXAS, 75040
NAICS
332311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut out a piece of backing of a cabinet. The saw blade got caught on a knot in the wood, which kicked back. This caused the saw to cut back and twist, and the blade amputated the employee's fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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