Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170591226 - Employee's fingers amputated by cut-off saw

Accident Summary Nr: 170591226 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 04/19/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125958355	07/10/1995	5211	0	Squires Lumber Co Inc

Abstract: At approximately 11:30 a.m. on April 19, 1995, Employee #1 was using a Whirlwind underhung swing cut-off saw to cut Douglas fir 2 by 4s for a customer. His hand contacted the rotating saw blade, which amputated his middle, ring, and small fingers of his right hand to the first digits. The cut-off saw was guarded in accordance with provisions of T8CCR 4306 and Employee #1 was trained and experienced in the use of the saw. The employer maintains an effective injury and illness prevention program. No safety violations of T8CCR were cited.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SAW, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125958355			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Sawing machine operators

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