Global Facility Solutions
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Global Facility Solutions | Report ID | 2015031019 |
| Address | 1595 Hart St. | City, State ZIP | SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS 76092 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541870 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -97.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a chop saw sustained a partial amputation of his finger when the blade caught his glove. The machine guard had not stopped at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2015, a worker at Global Facility Solutions in SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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