Alabama Foundation Systems
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ALABASTER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Alabama Foundation Systems | Report ID | 2021108749 |
| Address | 130 Interstate Commerce Ct. | City, State ZIP | ALABASTER, ALABAMA 35007 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2021 | 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) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1559131 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -86.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw when it caught his finger and amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2021, a worker at Alabama Foundation Systems in ALABASTER, ALABAMA 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
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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