Abstract: On January 21, 2004, Employee #1 was working for an employer that built walls, driveways, patios, and waterfalls. The employer had been installing a waterfall. Employee #1's supervisor told him use a Skilsaw to cut 2-ft by 4-ft pieces of wood to make a frame for the waterfall. Employee #1 was cutting a corner when the saw stopped, kicked back, and cut the tendon on his thumb. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. The employer had been notified that the blade guard on the saw had been pinned by a 2-ft piece of wood. Employee #1 was a full time employee of the employer at the time of the accident.