Tuff Shed, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tuff Shed, Inc. | Report ID | 2023021000 |
| Address | 512 Jettson Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | February 1, 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) | 321992 | Inspection # | 1648917 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.94000, -82.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a worm drive saw to cut wood when his thumb was lacerated, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2023, a worker at Tuff Shed, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA 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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