MACEDOS CONSTRUCTION LLC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | MACEDOS CONSTRUCTION LLC. | Report ID | 2023032456 |
| Address | Princeton University ES and SEAS, 42 Western Way | City, State ZIP | PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540 |
| Event Date | March 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) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.30000, -74.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing a plunge cut on formwork using a circular saw when the blade amputated their fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2023, a worker at MACEDOS CONSTRUCTION LLC. in PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 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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