GARNEY CO., INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | GARNEY CO., INC. | Report ID | 2015074443 |
| Address | 4316 Stockyard Expressway | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64504 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72000, -94.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting plywood with a skill saw. He was holding the plywood with his left hand. The saw kicked back, and the lower exposed blade amputated part of his left pinky fingertip and lacerated his ring finger.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2015, a worker at GARNEY CO., INC. in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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