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OBC Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — VIAN, OKLAHOMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at OBC Inc. in VIAN, OKLAHOMA
Employer OBC Inc. Report ID 2020109812
Address Vian Project Site Job 19601.BRD City, State ZIP VIAN, OKLAHOMA 74962
Event Date October 15, 2020 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-powered, except chainsaws
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.49000, -94.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut wood frame boxes, concrete forms, and 2x4 boards. The saw slipped while cutting the 2x4 and amputated the employee's left index, middle, and ring fingertips.

Incident Summary

On October 15, 2020, a worker at OBC Inc. in VIAN, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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