Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 126008796 - Employee's thumb tip amputated when saw kicks back
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126008796 | 09/02/1999 | 1751 | 0 | Falcon Framing Co Inc |
Abstract: On August 20, 1999, Employee #1 was using a Skilsaw circular saw to notch a 2 by 4 on a work table when the saw kicked back, amputating the end of his left thumb. All guards were in place and functioning when the accident occurred. No causal factors could be determined.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 2 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126008796 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Other |
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