Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170706626 - Employee's fingers amputated in table ripsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 170706626 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 10/12/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119780443	05/03/1994	3083	0	Fibernetics Molded Products

Abstract: At approximately 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 1993, Employee #1, of Fibernetics Molded Products, was working on a table ripsaw ripping a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. He attempted to dislodge a piece of jammed plywood but exposed his right hand to the danger zone. His middle and ring fingers were amputated. He was taken to Western Hand Center for treatment and hospitalization. Now he is being treated as an outpatient. The employer was strongly advised to implement effective safety regulations to prevent an accident in the future.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, RIP, SAW, TABLE SAW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119780443			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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