Halstruc Inc

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — AUSTIN, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Halstruc Inc in AUSTIN, TEXAS
Employer Halstruc Inc Report ID 2021109248
Address 5321 Barton Creek Blvd City, State ZIP AUSTIN, TEXAS 78735
Event Date October 26, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, 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) 238110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.26000, -97.88000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting plywood pieces with a circular saw. The blade jammed. When the employee freed it up, it moved forward and cut the employee's left index, middle, ring, and little fingers. The middle finger was amputated.

Incident Summary

On October 26, 2021, a worker at Halstruc Inc in AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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