KPS Global
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | KPS Global | Report ID | 2017032712 |
| Address | 4201 N. Beach St. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76137 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2017 | 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) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1221877 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -97.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to cut a wood doorframe when the blade amputated the employee's left thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2017, a worker at KPS Global in FORT WORTH, 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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