Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201148731 - Carpenter Loses Control of Power Saw and Amputates Finger

Accident Summary Nr: 201148731 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 01/09/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309297877	04/25/2007	1761	238390	Select Build, Ontario Division

Abstract: On January 9, 2007, a carpenter worked for a framing contractor who was engaged in residential and commercial construction. The carpenter was cutting a small 2 in. by 2 in. piece of wood using a Skilsaw. He was holding the piece in his left hand and was operating the Skilsaw with his right hand. The saw kicked back and struck his left index finger. His finger was amputated at the first digit. He was treated in an emergency room and did not require hospitalization.

Keywords: KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Multi-family dwelling		New project or new addition		$5,000,000 to $20,000,000	2		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	309297877			Fatality	Amputation	Carpenters	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Other

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