Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201481520 - Employee amputates fingers in saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201481520 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 08/20/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125839712	01/21/1999	2599	0	Monschein Industries, Inc.

Abstract: On August 20, 1998, Employee #1 was operating a Hendrix saw to trim and cut a 10-ft-long by 5.5-in.-wide by 0.625-in.-thick pressboard used in a fluorescent light box. While activating the saw and attempting to shape the board, his right hand contacted the saw. He amputated three fingers on his right hand in the accident and was hospitalized.

Keywords: BOARD, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, WOOD SHAPER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125839712			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Cabinet makers and bench carpenters

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