ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INCORPORATED
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Amputations involving bone loss — DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INCORPORATED | Report ID | 2024043225 |
| Address | 9030 HWY 5 | City, State ZIP | DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA 30134 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Sheets, panels wood, plywood, MDF | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1741994 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a round board for pole lights. The board bent causing the saw to kick back and resulting in amputation to the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2024, a worker at ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INCORPORATED in DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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