Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Southern Development & Construction, Inc, Horseshoe Creek Rd, DAVENPORT, FLORIDA 33837
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cutting wood stakes with a corded circular saw when the saw blade struck his left index finger. The employee sustained lacerations to the finger that required hospitalization.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Saws except chainsaws
More severe injuries at Southern Development & Construction, Inc
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After cutting a slab of beef short ribs, an employee turned to grab the pieces he had cut and his right hand contacted the saw blade. The employee sustained an amputation to his right index finger.
An employee was using a vertical band saw to cut a thick piece of rubber material. While being cut, the material shifted, causing the employee s right hand to contact the moving blade. The employee's thumb was amputated below the knuckle. The employee was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
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