Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 107344.015 - Employee using circular saw and cuts thumb

Accident Summary Nr: 107344.015 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 02/19/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1305495.015	03/30/2018		236220	Raymond P Munro

Abstract: At 2:30 p.m. on February 19, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was engaged in wood framing for a residential construction project. He was operating a Skilsaw circular power saw to cut a 2-inch by 8-inch by 8-foot piece of lumber from a 12-foot long piece. The saw's blade hit a knot in the wood, and the saw kicked back. The saw blade struck and lacerated Employee #1's left thumb. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the thumb laceration, including surgery to reconnect tendons.

Keywords: Carpenter, Circular Saw, Equipment Operator, Hand Tool, Kick Back, Laceration, Residential Construction, Tendon, Thumb, Wood Erection

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1305495.015	45	M	Hospitalized injury		Construction Laborer

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