Digico Imaging Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Digico Imaging Inc. | Report ID | 2023021258 |
| Address | 3487 EAST FULTON | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43227 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323110 | Inspection # | 1654752 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 8, 2023, an employee was using a carpentry table saw to cut wooden 2-by-4s. The sawblade caught fibers on the wood and kicked the wood back toward the employee, who tried to stabilize it. The unguarded sawblade then struck the employee's left hand, amputating a fingertip just below the nail. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2023, a worker at Digico Imaging Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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