Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201175734 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated in Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201175734 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 06/18/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125713271	06/21/2004	2431	321911	Jeld-Wen Windows And Doors

Abstract: At about 1:45 a.m. on June 18, 2004, Employee #1, with Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors, had just finished adjusting a trim saw to cut doors to the proper depth (about 1 in.) to prevent chipping as they pass through a hog mill. As he stood up, he slipped and fell forward. Employee #1's left hand contacted the saw blade, causing an amputation of his little finger.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, BLADE, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125713271			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Sawing machine operators

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