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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023021234 · 2/8/2023 · Vortex Industries, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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 injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Vortex Industries, Inc.
Location
11800 Schwab Way, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78758
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was repairing and modifying a door that was placed on a sawhorse. The employee was cutting through the door using a circular saw with his left hand and holding underneath the door for support with his right hand. The employee sustained lacerations to the ring, middle, and index fingers and his little finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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