Turner Construction Co
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | Turner Construction Co | Report ID | 2023087071 |
| Address | 5301 Headquarters Dr. | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75024 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1690321 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.08000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a cordless circular saw to cut 2x4 lumber into stakes to be used for concrete formwork. The glove on his left hand got caught in the saw blade resulting in partial amputation of the index finger.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2023, a worker at Turner Construction Co in PLANO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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