A&M Contracting
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | A&M Contracting | Report ID | 2015107922 |
| Address | 9370 Kirby Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054 |
| Event Date | October 22, 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) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1103810 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.67000, -95.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut wood stakes. The saw kicked back and amputated a left hand fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2015, a worker at A&M Contracting in HOUSTON, TEXAS 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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