Quest Civil Constructors, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Quest Civil Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077662 |
| Address | 4445 N. Braeswood Blvd, Retaining Wall K | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77096 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut expansion board material when his right index finger contacted the saw blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation at the bottom of his fingernail.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2018, a worker at Quest Civil Constructors, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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
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