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Accident Summary Nr: 201149614 - Employee's Fingers Are Amputated in Radial Arm Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309300812 | 03/10/2008 | 1751 | 238130 | Force Framing Inc |
Abstract: On February 25, 2008, Employee #1, with a construction framing company, was cross-cutting 2 in. by 6 in. boards with a Comet II Radial Arm Saw. After completing several cuts, a coworker directed him to recut the boards. While pushing a board against the stop with his left hand, Employee #1's right hand contacted the blade. The tips of his right index and middle fingers were amputated. The saw employed all the required protective devices. Employee #1 stated that he felt pressured and rushed to recut the planks correctly and was therefore not paying full attention to the task.
Keywords:
ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, GUARD, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, BLADE, INATTENTION
| 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 | 7 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309300812 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Caught in stationary equipment |