Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201124393 - Employee's finger is amputated by saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201124393 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 07/27/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300839834	08/06/2003	1751	238130	Alberto Frias

Abstract: On July 27, 2003, Employee #1, a day laborer, was blocking and strapping for a plumbing job at a single family residence being remodeled. While the employer was away from the jobsite, Employee #1 used his portable electric hand saw and amputated his left ring finger below the second joint. The employer allegedly directed Employee #1 not to use the saw.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, ELECTRIC SAW, SAW, PLUMBING

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Alteration or rehabilitation		$50,000 to $250,000	2

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300839834			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices

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