KEY CONSTRUCTION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | KEY CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 20191011323 |
| Address | 151 N Main | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67202 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting a saw out of a toolbox when his right middle finger was pinched, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2019, a worker at KEY CONSTRUCTION in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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