Phoenix Dewatering, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Phoenix Dewatering, Inc. | Report ID | 2023053938 |
| Address | 4225 South Atlantic Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 32168 |
| Event Date | May 2, 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) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1670300 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.99000, -80.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 2, 2023, an employee was using a circular saw to cut plywood templates to form concrete. The saw amputated the employee's left index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2023, a worker at Phoenix Dewatering, Inc. in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 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
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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