Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201081072 - Employee injured when saw blade makes contact with hand

Accident Summary Nr: 201081072 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 05/02/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119975498	09/18/1998	7361	0	Jobs Resource Unlimited

Abstract: On May 2, 1998, Employee #1 was cutting the edge of a 0.75-in. by 12-in. by 26-in. board with a J.E.T. Tilting Arbor Circular Saw Model JTA5-10-3. The blade was positioned at a 45-degree angle within 1 in. of the fence. According to Employee #1, the board became stuck under the fence. When he tried to pull it out, the blade kicked the board back and caused it to spin around clockwise. As Employee #1 was trying to control the board, his right hand made contact with the blade. Employee #1 sustained a partial amputation of his index finger and lacerations on the third and fourth fingers of his right hand.

Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, FINGER, STUCK, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, LACERATION, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119975498			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Cabinet makers and bench carpenters

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