The Hardy Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | The Hardy Corporation | Report ID | 2023098202 |
| Address | 1515 6th Avenue South | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35233 |
| Event Date | September 6, 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) | 811118 | Inspection # | 1697885 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.50000, -86.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a powered saw to cut excess all-thread that was preventing him from placing insulation around a copper pipe. The employee was using his right hand to operate the saw while holding the all-thread with his left hand. The saw slipped and contacted with his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at The Hardy Corporation in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 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
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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