Amputations involving bone loss

Name: Amputations involving bone loss at Comet Signs LLC.
Start: 3/31/2025

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025032995 · 3/31/2025 · Comet Signs LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Thumb(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event: Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source: Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary source: Machine guards

Employer

Name: Comet Signs LLC.
Location: 5003 Stout Drive, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78219
NAICS: 339950
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using a sliding chop saw to cut 2 x 4 lumber boards. Two pieces of lumber were positioned on the deck and secured against the back guard. All other guards were on the saw and in use, including the retractable blade guard. The employee was performing the cut when the saw kicked and the blade amputated their thumb. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown