Galaxy Builders
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Galaxy Builders | Report ID | 20191212907 |
| Address | 3310 Oak Well Court | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.50000, -98.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a wooden post when the saw blade cut the employee's index finger, resulting in a possible amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2019, a worker at Galaxy Builders in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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