Santa Fe Apartments
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Santa Fe Apartments | Report ID | 2023010561 |
| Address | 5010 Loop 250 Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79707 |
| Event Date | January 18, 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) | 531190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.02000, -102.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of wood panel with a circular saw. The saw became stuck on the wood and kicked back. The employee sustained an amputation of the left index fingertip and a laceration on the left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2023, a worker at Santa Fe Apartments in MIDLAND, 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
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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