U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
| Employer | U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs | Report ID | 2023109854 |
| Address | 6439 Garners Ferry Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29209 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1708346 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -80.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal trim using a miter saw when it kicked back, amputating his fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs in COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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