BAK Builders LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person — Amputations — SYLVANIA, GEORGIA
| Employer | BAK Builders LLC | Report ID | 2015075320 |
| Address | 2119 Shady Lane | City, State ZIP | SYLVANIA, GEORGIA 30467 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -81.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld circular saw to rip cut a short piece of wood stock. The injured employee was positioned close behind the circular saw, helping to hold the short 2 X 6 wood stock. The blade became bound, causing the circular saw to kick back. The blade struck and amputated the injured employee's left-hand thumb, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2015, a worker at BAK Builders LLC in SYLVANIA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 111 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person injuries.
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