Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201177599 - Employee Amputates Finger in Energized Saw Blade

Accident Summary Nr: 201177599 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 05/28/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125831883	06/08/2005	2439	321214	William'S Lumber Inc

Abstract: On May 28, 2005, Employee #1, working for Williams Lumber Inc., was loading a piece of timber onto the table in front of a radial arm saw. When Employee #1 placed the timber on the table, he attempted to place it in a position ready for cutting. The timber was going to be cut to size by a sawyer who was standing with his back turned towards the saw as he was reviewing paperwork. At this time, Employee #1's right hand struck the energized saw blade and his right ring finger was amputated.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, SAWYER, FINGER, SAW, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, HAND, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125831883			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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