Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201612611 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201612611 -- Report ID: 1054113 -- Event Date: 04/12/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307465989	04/14/2004	2451	321991	Redman Homes Inc

Abstract: On April 12, 2004, an employee, working in the roofing department, was cutting roof sheathing. The sheathing overhangs the gable end of the roof. The employee attempted to cut the material to continue the eaves process. While stabilizing the sheathing, the saw being used contacted the facia at that same location. The saw jumped and came across the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and treated for a laceration of the hand and amputation of his finger.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, LACERATION, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307465989			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Roofers

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