W&W Energy Services
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BIG LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | W&W Energy Services | Report ID | 2023021471 |
| Address | Argent Barksdale West, 101.6075763, 37.3862355 | City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, TEXAS 76932 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.41000, -101.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 2 x 4 board using a cordless band saw. The saw moved and lacerated the employee's left index and middle finger, resulting in a middle finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2023, a worker at W&W Energy Services in BIG LAKE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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