Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14319792 - Employee struck and killed by flying object

Accident Summary Nr: 14319792 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 10/28/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112918131	11/01/1993	3995	0	York Casket Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was cutting a 1 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch by 18 inch piece of wood as a test for the proper angle for double-end miter saw blades. For reason(s) not known, the guard for the left saw fell onto the rotating saw blade, pulling the guard around and then propelling it away from the machine. The metal guard assembly struck Employee #1 in the forehead and face. Employee #1 died from his injuries.

Keywords: GUARD, FOREHEAD, SAW, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112918131			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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