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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20221210973 · 12/19/2022 · Sea Level 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
Sea Level Construction
Location
1069 Hwy 3185, THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA, 70301
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 2x4 for concrete forms. When he went to finish a cut on a 2x4, the saw kicked back and the blade made contact with his left thumb, causing an amputation to the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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