Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201100872 - Employee injured when thumb cut off by circular saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125669580 | 03/30/1999 | 1751 | 0 | Matt Barr Construction Co. |
Abstract: This small employer is a framing contractor. Employee #1 works for the company as a carpenter. Employee #1 was holding a 2 by 4 steady with his left hand as he attempted to cut a notch in it with a Skil saw. The saw blade bound up, causing the saw to kick back. The saw cut Employee #1's left thumb off when it kicked back. The saw was properly guarded. Employee #1 did not do a good job of securing his work before cutting on the 2 by 4. He was hospitalized. Employee #1's thumb was later reattached at the hospital.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 1 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125669580 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electricians' apprentices |
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