# Amputations at Richmond Home Builders
> OSHA SIR `2023076147` · 7/11/2023 · THORNTON, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Richmond Home Builders
- **Location:** 6907 East 126th Place, THORNTON, COLORADO, 80602
- **NAICS:** 236115
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting and ripping dimensional lumber into blocking. The employee used a battery powered circular saw to cut a 2x6. Halfway through the cut the saw kicked back and the blade amputated the employee's left thumb.

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