Joe Gault
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — CONWAY, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Joe Gault | Report ID | 2015085613 |
| Address | Beaverfork Rd | City, State ZIP | CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72034 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1096635 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.08000, -92.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a Skilsaw to cut a post. The saw, which was guarded, kicked back and amputated the pinky, ring, and middle fingers of the employee's right hand.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2015, a worker at Joe Gault in CONWAY, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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