Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201100278 - Employee's fingertip amputated while adjusting bandsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 201100278 -- Report ID: 0950623 -- Event Date: 06/19/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125665695	07/09/1997	2421	0	Trinity River Lumber Co.

Abstract: Employee #1, a benchman or saw filer for a sawmill in Weaverville, CA, was checking the horizontal bandsaw for proper alignment. He had locked the bandsaw in the 'off' position and was manually turning the band wheel, watching it for any wobble or unusual movement as it turned. As he was working, Employee #1 lay his finger on the face of the band wheel, allowing it to become caught between the saw blade and the band wheel. To free himself, Employee #1 had to make a half revolution of the wheel, amputating the tip of his finger. He was transported to the hospital, where his finger was surgically reattached.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, WORK RULES, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BLADE, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125665695			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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