Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201089828 - Employee Amputates Thumb While Using Skill Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119981900 | 10/24/2007 | 8399 | 813319 | Calvin Crest Conferences |
Abstract: On June 29, 2007, Employee #1 was cutting a 2-in. by 4-in. piece of lumber to build a wooden box for sound equipment in the maintenance shop of a conference center and Christian camp. Employee #1 was holding an unsecured, short piece of 2-in. by 4-in. lumber in his left hand and a skill saw in his right hand. When Employee #1 started to cut the lumber, the saw kicked back, hitting his left hand and amputating his left thumb. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119981900 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters |
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