Halstruc Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — 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
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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