Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201181534 - Employee lacerates back of hand with band saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201181534 -- Report ID: 0950611 -- Event Date: 12/25/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300892239	01/23/2003	5141	445110	Sunset Ii Supermarket

Abstract: At approximately 9:40 a.m. on December 25, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a meat slicer, the Biro 1433 band saw. While the slicer was fitted with a safety guard, it was attached improperly to the band saw. Employee #1 started using the band saw to cut meat into slices. As the device sliced the meat, he pushed and guided the produce towards the blade of the band saw. With the improperly fitted machine safety guard, his thumb contacted the blade causing it to be partially severed. Emergency medical personnel were summoned. They arrived and transported him to a medical center. He was hospitalized for medical treatment and postoperative care.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, GUARD, MEAT SLICING MACHINE, THUMB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300892239			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Butchers and meat cutters

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