PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, INC. | Report ID | 2022021004 |
| Address | 1411 Ensell Road | City, State ZIP | LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS 60047 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1576211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut plywood when the saw kicked back and struck the employee's left finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation behind the nail.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2022, a worker at PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, INC. in LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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