Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170903488 - Employee's finger amputated when band saw slips from hand

Accident Summary Nr: 170903488 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 01/10/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119830826	01/11/1996	1731	0	Rancho Valley Electric

Abstract: At about 9:30 a.m. on January 10, 1996, Employee #1, of Rancho Valley Electric, was using a portable, approximately 7 lb band saw to cut metal pipes. For some reason, the saw slipped out of his hand, partially amputating his left index finger. He was taken by paramedics to Whittier Presbyterian Hospital, where he was treated and released after twelve hours to recuperate at home. Employee #1 stated that he had not experienced any electric shock that might have caused him to drop the saw.

Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, SAW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119830826			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Electricians

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