Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Charger Services, LLC, Mi Vida 40 Acres Site Project , BARSTOW, TEXAS 79719
on — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the hand(s) and finger(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was cutting a 2-by-4 with a circular saw. The saw kicked back out of the cut, causing the blade to cut through the employee's glove, cut the back of the employee's left hand/thumb, and broke the thumb. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedHand(s) and finger(s)Saws-powered, except chainsaws
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