ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2018021235 |
| Address | 2373 15th St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80202 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1293162 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -105.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 2x4 when he contacted the blade, resulting in an amputation to his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2018, a worker at ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTION in DENVER, COLORADO 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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