Amtex Acquisition Corp.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Amtex Acquisition Corp. | Report ID | 2022054621 |
| Address | 832 EAST WALNUT STREET | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75040 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2022 | 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) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut out a piece of backing of a cabinet. The saw blade got caught on a knot in the wood, which kicked back. This caused the saw to cut back and twist, and the blade amputated the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2022, a worker at Amtex Acquisition Corp. in GARLAND, TEXAS 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
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