Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201142742 - Employee Severed Finger on Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201142742 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 06/27/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300855244	07/08/2002	3499	0	Sign Source

Abstract: On June 27, 2002, Employee #1 was cutting a piece of aluminum pipe using a Makita chop saw, Model Number LS1211, in the fabrication department. The pipe was 12 in by 2 in. Employee #1 was holding the aluminum pipe with his left hand while lowering the rotating saw blade with his right hand, when the piece of pipe under the saw became unstable and his left hand was pulled towards the saw blade. Employee #1's left middle finger was severed at the top knuckle, and he suffered multiple lacerations on his left hand. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: SEVERED, FINGER, SAW, LACERATION, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300855244			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Miscellaneous hand working occupations

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