STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Climate Masters
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Climate Masters, 50 Warmatch Way, STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39759 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a 2x4 and the handheld powered saw jammed and jerked back amputating the end of his left thumb.
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