Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200670891 - Employee dies of heart attack after amputating fingers

Accident Summary Nr: 200670891 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 08/13/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300494648	08/14/1997	2434	0	Moralmar Kitchen Cabinets Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 worked for a kitchen cabinet manufacturer. He was using a sliding panel saw to cut cabinet doors when he amputated the fingers on his right hand. While receiving first aid, Employee #1 experienced difficulty breathing and exhibited seizure-like symptoms. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died due to blockage of the blood vessels leading to the heart. The trauma to his hand was believed to have contributed to his death.

Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, HEART, RESPIRATORY, AMPUTATED, FINGER, HEART ATTACK, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300494648			Fatality	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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