HM Flooring & Construction
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | HM Flooring & Construction | Report ID | 2018099337 |
| Address | Lots 30-33 2040 Rockledge Road, NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30324 |
| Event Date | September 10, 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) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.81000, -84.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ripping lumber using a circular saw. The saw kicked back, striking the employee's left thumb and cutting off the tip just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2018, a worker at HM Flooring & Construction in ATLANTA, GEORGIA 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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