Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DPR Construction, 4836 SH 71 East, DEL VALLE, TEXAS 78617
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
On September 16, 2025, an employee was building and setting wood forms for an upcoming concrete pour. They were using a circular saw to cut a 2-by-4 piece of wood when the saw kicked back and contacted their left little fingertip, resulting in an amputation between the distal joint and the nailbed.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Saws except chainsaws
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