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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023087071 · 8/4/2023 · Turner Construction Co

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Turner Construction Co
Location
5301 Headquarters Dr., PLANO, TEXAS, 75024
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a cordless circular saw to cut 2x4 lumber into stakes to be used for concrete formwork. The glove on his left hand got caught in the saw blade resulting in partial amputation of the index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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