Open Door Homes, Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — LEAWOOD, KANSAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Open Door Homes, Inc. in LEAWOOD, KANSAS
Employer Open Door Homes, Inc. Report ID 2018054582
Address 8115 Lee Blvd., 8155 Lee Blvd. City, State ZIP LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66206
Event Date May 11, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 236118 Inspection # 1321339
GPS Coordinates 38.98000, -94.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was ripping and cutting sheeter sidings (a piece of wood) on a table saw when he attempted to flick a piece of wood out of the table saw area. His hand was then caught on the saw blade, amputating his index and ring fingers.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2018, a worker at Open Door Homes, Inc. in LEAWOOD, KANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.

Context

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