Corona Drywall Inc.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Amputations involving bone loss — OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Corona Drywall Inc. in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Employer Corona Drywall Inc. Report ID 2024021806
Address 14401 N Council Rd City, State ZIP OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73142
Event Date February 28, 2024 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) Source of Injury Saw blades
Secondary Source Grinders handtool
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # 1732204
GPS Coordinates 35.61000, -97.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting metal studs on the exterior framing. He used a chop saw blade on a grinder and the blade exploded, resulting in amputation of his left index finger. The grinder was unguarded at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2024, a worker at Corona Drywall Inc. in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with saw blades identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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