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Accident Summary Nr: 201059664 - Employee Amputates Finger Using Band Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201059664 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 02/24/2005
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30716404603/03/20051711238220Sdg Enterprises Dba Century West Plumbing

Abstract: At approximately 11:49 a.m. on February 24, 2005, Employee #1 was cutting an approximate one-inch diameter copper pipe with a band saw (Milwaukee Heavy Duty Band Saw, Catalogue Number 6230 FPM 0, 350-Volts, 120-60 Hz., Amps. 6.0, Serial Number 678J403071832.) The copper pipe was to be installed in a concrete wall after it was cut. While Employee #1 was holding a band saw with his right hand and a copper pipe with his left hand, the band saw jammed and kicked back causing the blade to cut his finger. Employee #1 sustained the amputation of his left index finger up to the first knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized and discharged at approximately 5:00 a.m. on February 25, 2005.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling New project or new addition $500,000 to $1,000,000 3 30

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 307164046 Hospitalized injury Amputation Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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