Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Daedaltech, Inc., Seneca Castle, NAPLES, NEW YORK 14512
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a two-by-four with a powered circular saw. The wood pinched the blade, causing the saw to kick back and amputate the employee's right little fingertip.
An employee was using a saw to cut a piece of concrete when the piece gave way and pushed the saw into the employee's leg. The employee's leg was lacerated, requiring stitches and hospitalization.
An employee was grinding some hardfacing on a bulldozer blade when the 9-inch grinder kicked back and lacerated his left leg above the knee. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
An employee was operating a rotating tool to place thread protectors on the end of pipe. Her left hand was on the rotating part of the tool when the tool engaged, resulting in a left forearm fracture and a thumb laceration.
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