Walkers Constructing Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Walkers Constructing Company | Report ID | 2019099777 |
| Address | 6550 S 184th Street | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68135 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1433222 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -96.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood for a residential deck using a chop saw. The saw amputated his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2019, a worker at Walkers Constructing Company in OMAHA, NEBRASKA 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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