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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022097813 · 9/1/2022 · Hammers Construction, 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
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Hammers Construction, Inc.
Location
975 Aeroplaza, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80915
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The injured employee was trying to stop a piece of wood, which had been cut by another worker's circular saw, from falling to the ground. The saw amputated the injured employee's left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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