# Amputations at Turner Construction Co
> OSHA SIR `2023087071` · 8/4/2023 · PLANO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Turner Construction Co
- **Location:** 5301 Headquarters Dr., PLANO, TEXAS, 75024
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a cordless circular saw to cut 2x4 lumber into stakes to be used for concrete formwork. The glove on his left hand got caught in the saw blade resulting in partial amputation of the index finger.

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