5M CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — DEDEDO, GUAM
| Employer | 5M CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | Report ID | 2023010476 |
| Address | Anderson Air Force base | City, State ZIP | DEDEDO, GUAM 96929 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2023 | 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) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 13.51000, 144.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a powered circular saw to cut wood for cabinets when he sustained left middle and ring fingertip amputations.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2023, a worker at 5M CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in DEDEDO, GUAM 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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