Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201107331 - Employee Amputates Finger While Operating Table Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201107331 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 12/16/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300821253	01/31/2006	2591	337920	Valley Vinyl Company

Abstract: On December 16, 2005, Employee #1 was using a table saw to cut a prototype on the bottom sill plate for a custom window shutter. The saw was unguarded. As Employee #1 cut the prototype, the blade of the saw pulled the sill plate, along with his one of his hands into the saw blade, resulting in the amputation of his fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, GUARD, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SAFETY BAR, TABLE SAW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300821253			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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