Advanced Building Specialties, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PETAL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Advanced Building Specialties, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010651 |
| Address | 213 North Main Street, Suite D | City, State ZIP | PETAL, MISSISSIPPI 39465 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1512103 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -89.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a board on a table saw. The saw kicked back and the blade amputated the employee's left index, middle, and ring fingers. The blade was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2021, a worker at Advanced Building Specialties, Inc. in PETAL, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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