Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170613046 - Employee amputates four fingers with resaw

Accident Summary Nr: 170613046 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 09/21/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119814937	10/06/1993	2499	0	Pacific Southeast Forest Products

Abstract: Employee #1 was ripping lumber with a twin band resaw. He was adjusting the guide to match the thickness of the lumber being ripped. The adjustment is on the outside of the guard, approximately 8 inches in front of the saw blade. Without turning off the saw or locking it out, Employee #1 removed the guard so that he could see the guide. He was loosening the guide bolt when the wrench he was using slipped. His right hand went into the saw blade, which amputated four of his fingers. The company has an enforced lockout program.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, WORK RULES, SLIP, LOCKOUT, BLADE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119814937			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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