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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023076147 · 7/11/2023 · Richmond Home Builders

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
Richmond Home Builders
Location
6907 East 126th Place, THORNTON, COLORADO, 80602
NAICS
236115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting and ripping dimensional lumber into blocking. The employee used a battery powered circular saw to cut a 2x6. Halfway through the cut the saw kicked back and the blade amputated the employee's left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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