Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201106606 - Employee Amputates Fingers in Circular Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201106606 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 04/28/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300820040	10/14/2005	5211	444110	Valley Distributors Inc.

Abstract: On April 28, 2005, Employee #1 was using a table-mounted circular saw to cut wood boards, measuring 2 in. by 4 in. The saw was activated through a foot pedal. As he cut one of the boards, a section of the board flipped on the opposite side of the saw. Without deactivating the saw, Employee #1 reached through the point of operation to grab the board. The momentum of leaning forward caused Employee #1's foot to place pressure on the saw's foot pedal, activating the saw. The blade came into contact with his right hand, amputating his right pinky and ring finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, HAND TOOL, WORK SURFACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300820040			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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