Poscam Framer
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Amputations involving bone loss — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Poscam Framer | Report ID | 2025076558 |
| Address | 199 North Pollard St | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35801 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2025 | Outcome | 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 | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.73000, -86.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to cut a bathroom block when the saw kicked back. The employee's thumb was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2025, a worker at Poscam Framer in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 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 amputation.
Context
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