Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hixson Lumber Sales of Texas, 13336 N. Hwy 75, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378
on , Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
The employee was operating a Whirlwind pop up saw, cutting 2X2 lumber into 36-inch lengths. The employee accidentally activated the foot pedal that controls the saw. When the pedal was depressed, the "guard" and 8-inch saw blade came up, amputating the employee's right index, middle, and ring fingers. The employee was brought to the hospital where two of the three fingers were re-attached.
The incident occurred in the pop-up saw area.