Farmers Elevator
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WAYSIDE, TEXAS
| Employer | Farmers Elevator | Report ID | 2016054193 |
| Address | Texas Hwy 285 Wayside Road | City, State ZIP | WAYSIDE, TEXAS 79094 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| 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) | 424510 | Inspection # | 1149130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.76000, -101.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting plywood using a circular saw when the saw got away from him, cutting his left index finger. The finger was amputated at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2016, a worker at Farmers Elevator in WAYSIDE, TEXAS 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 hospitalized.
Context
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