Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Alvin H. Butz, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055028 |
| Address | Central Elementary School, 829 W Turner St. | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18102 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a toe kick saw to cut flooring when it struck a nail and kicked back. The employee's fingers were caught in the blade resulting in amputation of his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2019, a worker at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.
Context
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