Distinctive Doors, Inc./Pella Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WYLIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Distinctive Doors, Inc./Pella Corporation | Report ID | 2019021411 |
| Address | 933 Hensley | City, State ZIP | WYLIE, TEXAS 75098 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | 1378694 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.00000, -96.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of trim when it kicked back. His hand came into contact with the saw blade, causing an amputation to his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2019, a worker at Distinctive Doors, Inc./Pella Corporation in WYLIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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