Hogar Construction
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Hogar Construction | Report ID | 2019043835 |
| Address | 520 E Ocean Blvd | City, State ZIP | LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS 78566 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(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 | 26.07000, -97.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular handsaw to cut a wooden board at ground level. The blade ricocheted and cut the toes on the employee's right foot, causing an amputation. The safety guard was not in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2019, a worker at Hogar Construction in LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(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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