# Amputations at Sea Level Construction
> OSHA SIR `20221210973` · 12/19/2022 · THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Sea Level Construction
- **Location:** 1069 Hwy 3185, THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA, 70301
- **NAICS:** 238910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 2x4 for concrete forms. When he went to finish a cut on a 2x4, the saw kicked back and the blade made contact with his left thumb, causing an amputation to the tip.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*