Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171048937 - Employee's finger amputated in band saw

Accident Summary Nr: 171048937 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 04/10/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115078768	04/10/1996	5147	0	Custom Ribs Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a band saw when her hand contacted the blade, amputating her index finger at the first joint. The blade's upper portion was not guarded.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, BLADE, HAND, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115078768			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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