Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14454789 - Carpenter amputates thumb on table saw

Accident Summary Nr: 14454789 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 06/24/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101924710	06/24/1986	1521	0	Jackson Builders, Inc.

Abstract: At about 8:30 a.m. on June 9, 1986, Employee #1 was using a Sears Craftsman 10 in. table saw to cut 3/4 in. plywood into small pieces for use on concrete forms for a church job. His hand struck the blade, amputating his thumb. The saw did not have an upper blade guard, a splitter, or anti-kickback fingers to protect the user.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101924710			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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