Triumph Fabrications-Hot Springs
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Triumph Fabrications-Hot Springs | Report ID | 2017010243 |
| Address | 1923 Central Ave, | City, State ZIP | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 71901 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Secondary Source | Wood, lumber, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1202415 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.49000, -93.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a table saw when a piece of wood kicked back. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2017, a worker at Triumph Fabrications-Hot Springs in HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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