Richmond Home Builders
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — THORNTON, COLORADO
| Employer | Richmond Home Builders | Report ID | 2023076147 |
| Address | 6907 East 126th Place | City, State ZIP | THORNTON, COLORADO 80602 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -104.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting and ripping dimensional lumber into blocking. The employee used a battery powered circular saw to cut a 2x6. Halfway through the cut the saw kicked back and the blade amputated the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2023, a worker at Richmond Home Builders in THORNTON, COLORADO 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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