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Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TYLER, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc. in TYLER, TEXAS
Employer Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc. Report ID 2018032464
Address 11698 FM 3270 City, State ZIP TYLER, TEXAS 75708
Event Date March 12, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 335312 Inspection # 1302265
GPS Coordinates 32.43000, -95.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of board with a table saw when the wood kicked back and he came in contact with the blade. His hand was severely lacerated, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation at the hospital. The saw was unguarded at the time.

Incident Summary

On March 12, 2018, a worker at Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc. in TYLER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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