Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170357230 - Employee's fingers amputated in jump saw

Accident Summary Nr: 170357230 -- Report ID: 0950623 -- Event Date: 04/26/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125685271	04/30/1999	2431	0	Ray'S Wood Products

Abstract: On April 26, 1999, Employee #1, a 20-year-old sawyer for a wood remanufacturer, reached into the point of operation of a jump saw with his left hand to knock out a short end cut. At the same time, he operated a pedal switch that lowered a guard, trapping his fingers. The saw blade then jumped up, amputating four of his fingers.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125685271			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Sawing machine operators

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