Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201522521 - Employee Amputates Finger with Circular Saw
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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123158982 | 08/31/2005 | 5311 | 452111 | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc |
Abstract: On August 31, 2005, Employee #1 was assisting a coworker who was cutting pegboard with a circular saw. Employee #1 attempted to reach behind the moving saw blade, but he misjudged the position of the blade. It amputated the index finger of his left hand. He was hospitalized.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 123158982 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |