Susquehanna University
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Susquehanna University | Report ID | 20191011261 |
| Address | Degenstein Theater, 151 Weber Drive | City, State ZIP | SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 17870 |
| Event Date | October 30, 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) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -76.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a battery-powered handheld circular saw to cut wood. He was adjusting his grip on a piece of wood when his hand came in contact with the moving blade, resulting in a left pinky finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2019, a worker at Susquehanna University in SELINSGROVE, 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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