Coreslab Structures Texas, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | Coreslab Structures Texas, Inc. | Report ID | 2017088038 |
| Address | 15916 Anderson Mill Road | City, State ZIP | CEDAR PARK, TEXAS 78613 |
| Event Date | August 21, 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) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.50000, -97.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of wood with a handheld circular saw when the saw kicked back and amputated his right small fingertip without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2017, a worker at Coreslab Structures Texas, Inc. in CEDAR PARK, 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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