LAS Shutters + Windows
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | LAS Shutters + Windows | Report ID | 2024031920 |
| Address | 8735 Willow St | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.95000, -90.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing/installing windows and doors at a residential building. A circular saw lacerated his right ring fingertip as he was using it. He suffered a partial amputation to the finger and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2024, a worker at LAS Shutters + Windows in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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