Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170894448 - Employee's fingers amputated in table saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126211150 | 05/28/1997 | 2521 | 0 | European Cabinet & Closet Co. |
Abstract: At approximately 11:50 a.m. on May 5, 1997, Employee #1 was using a table saw with a 10 in. carbide-tipped blade to make a 1 in. by 20 in. slot through a 1 in. by 2 ft by 8 ft cabinet face frame. He was lowering the material to begin cutting when his left hand contacted the rotating blade, amputating his thumb and all four fingers. Employee #1 underwent surgery and all his fingers were successfully reattached except for the first joint of his index finger. Employee #1 was operating the saw without a guard.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126211150 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |
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