GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS | Report ID | 2025054190 |
| Address | 1161 BUCKEYE RD. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2025 | 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 irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Stationary saws table |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -84.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM, an employee was using a table saw to cut notches in a piece of wood when the equipment kicked back, contacting their left index finger. The employee sustained an amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2025, a worker at GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS in LIMA, OHIO suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with stationary saws table identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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