Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200532075 - Employee Loses Fingers in Saw Accident

Accident Summary Nr: 200532075 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 10/30/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311848295	03/04/2008	3351	331421	Pmx

Abstract: On October 30, 2007, Employee #1 was making a wood jig for the Slitter #9 on the Craftsman 1 in. Radial Arm Saw. The guard on the saw was not being used, as Employee #1 was shaving the shape of the blade. Employee #1's right gloved hand was pulled into the saw blade. An amputation occurred on the right hand up to the 2nd knuckle on both the middle and index fingers. The ring finger was reattached.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, WOOD SHAPER, SLITTER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311848295			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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