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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2024054013 · 5/7/2024 · LINAWEAVER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

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

Employer

Name
LINAWEAVER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Location
800 S.55th St., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 66106
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a piece of wood when the blade jumped and landed on his left thumb, resulting in the amputation of the thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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