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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025088031 · 8/13/2025 · United Supermarkets Corporate Office

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
United Supermarkets Corporate Office
Location
985 West Bethany Drive, ALLEN, TEXAS, 75013
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting floor tile with a power saw. The saw kicked back and the blade came down on his left hand, lacerating the index finger and amputating the thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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