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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024021762 · 2/26/2024 · Arctic Air Home Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Saws except chainsaws
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Arctic Air Home Services
Location
Trevesta By MI Homes, PALMETTO, FLORIDA, 34221
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a 2-by-4 with a handheld, battery-powered circular saw. The saw became bound and jerked, then cut his fingertip. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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