Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc.

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — BRONX, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. Report ID 2024087862
Address 1242 Viele Ave City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10474
Event Date August 26, 2024 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. Source of Injury Saws except chainsaws
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.80000, -73.88000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting plywood strips for edge forms using a circular saw. The employee was cutting with the plywood nailed down to the table and two hands on the saw. While cutting, the saw bound up momentarily. The employee lost his grip and brought his left hand to the table to catch himself. At this point, the saw reengaged and amputated the tip of his left index finger.

Incident Summary

On August 26, 2024, a worker at Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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