Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201522513 - Employee Amputates Two Fingers with Using Saw Blade

Accident Summary Nr: 201522513 -- Report ID: 0111500 -- Event Date: 10/14/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123161754	10/14/2005	3569	333999	Kx Industries, L.P.

Abstract: On October 14, 2005, Employee #1 was cutting tubes of a carbon filter, as the test pieces, on a DeWalt 12-in. Compound Miter Saw, Model Number DW 705. While Employee #1 was attempting to reposition a piece that he was cutting, his hand slipped onto the saw blade. Employee #1 amputated his left fourth and fifth fingers and was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SLIP, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND TOOL, BLADE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123161754			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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