DW Distribution, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | DW Distribution, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010806 |
| Address | 1220 E. Center Park Blvd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75115 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | 1291398 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw when it became jammed with material. As he attempted to unjam the saw, his fingers were caught by the blades, amputating his right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2018, a worker at DW Distribution, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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