B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Report ID | 2021053986 |
| Address | 1001 19th Street North | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2021 | Outcome | 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) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.52000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting 2x6 lumber with a circular saw and amputated their right thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2021, a worker at B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL, LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 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 amputation.
Context
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