Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200103117 - Employee Amputates Finger in Unguarded Table Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311423636 | 09/10/2007 | 3369 | 331528 | Lite Metals Co. |
Abstract: On October 6, 2007, Employee #1, an employee of Lite Metals, was using a unguarded Powermatic table saw, (Serial Number 66-1350) to cut ceiling tiles. The employer's representative acknowledged that he reluctantly gave Employee #1 permission to remove the guards from the table saw. Employee #1 amputated his left index finger and cut his middle and ring fingers to the bone, and was hospitalized for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311423636 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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