Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170605372 - Employee's nose and cheek lacerated by chain saw

Accident Summary Nr: 170605372 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 02/28/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119968121	03/16/1993	3084	0	Plexco/Spirolite

Abstract: At approximately 10:45 p.m. on February 27, 1993, Employee #1, of Plexco/Spirolite, was performing the duties of a maintenance mechanic and started a chain saw to evaluate its operational condition. The saw was on the floor. The employee then stood up with the saw. The blade and chain came into contact with a metal table, causing the saw to kick back and strike Employee #1 on the left side of his face, lacerating his left cheek and nose.

Keywords: KICK BACK, MAINTENANCE, CHAIN SAW, MECHANIC, NOSE, LACERATION, BLADE, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119968121			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Industrial machinery repairers

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