J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WHARTON, TEXAS
| Employer | J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010253 |
| Address | 10807 US 59 HWY | City, State ZIP | WHARTON, TEXAS 77488 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.32000, -96.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a reciprocating saw and holding the handle/trigger with his right hand. When the reciprocating saw started, it pulled his glove and left fifth finger into the quick lock blade clamp, lacerating and fracturing it. His finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2018, a worker at J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. in WHARTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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