Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170585673 - Employee's finger amputated by turning saw blade

Accident Summary Nr: 170585673 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 03/08/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120160585	03/10/1995	2431	0	Phoenix Molding & Door Supply

Abstract: Employee #1, a foreman, was using an Allen wrench to adjust the fence angle of a double-end cutoff saw. The saw had not been turned off or de-energized and the blades were turning. The wrench slipped and the little finger of his left hand was amputated. He also suffered multiple lacerations.

Keywords: WRENCH, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, SAW, LACERATION, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120160585			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Supervisors, production occupations

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