Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170896617 - Employee's thumb amputated in chop saw

Accident Summary Nr: 170896617 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 04/16/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120259999	04/26/1999	2448	0	Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on April 16, 1999, Employee #1 was using the chop saw of a conveyor unit in the trimline area of the lumber yard to cut a 4 by 4 into blocks. His right glove became caught in the blade of the running saw and a portion of his thumb was amputated. According to the employer, it was a violation of company policy to be wearing gloves while operating any machinery.

Keywords: CLOTHING, AMPUTATED, GLOVE, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, SAW, LUMBER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120259999			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators

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