Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 138019.015 - Employee amputates finger while operating saw

Accident Summary Nr: 138019.015 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 08/03/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1546854.015	08/10/2021		321920	Was Broken Pallet Co

Abstract: At 5:20 p.m. on August 3, 2021, an employee at a pallet construction site was operating a SmartProducts Manual Trim Saw to cut a piece of wood. After completing the cut, the employee returned the saw handle to its starting position. While reaching into the saw with his right hand, the saw blade unexpectedly swung back and amputated the employee's right index finger. Additionally, the employee sustained a small cut on his right thumb. The employee was hospitalized for the treatment of these injuries.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Fingertip, Laceration, Reaching In, Saw, Sawblade, Wood

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1546854.015	29	M	Hospitalized injury		Sawing machine operators

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