Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170614697 - Employee's eye injured when struck by piece of wood
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120173182 | 12/06/1995 | 0921 | 0 | Ca Fish & Game |
Abstract: Employee #1 was working for a state fish and game facility that builds and repairs equipment and maintains fish hatcheries. He was using a table saw to cut a 17 degree bevel on each side of a 2 by 4 to be used in a fish screen. Employee #1 stated that he forgot to put on his eye protection before cutting the 2 by 4. When the saw blade cut into a knot, the knot exploded and struck Employee #1's left eye. Employee #1 was hospitalized and at present he cannot focus his eye.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120173182 | Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Sawing machine operators |
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