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Accident Summary Nr: 201623709 - Employee Lacerates Arm and Amputates Finger in Saw Blade

Accident Summary Nr: 201623709 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 03/29/2013
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31679246404/01/20132421321113Rough & Ready Lumber Llc

Abstract: On March 29, 2013, Employee #1 was locked out the Single Log Mill band saw and walked into the point of operation. The saw blades were still tuning as it was winding down. As he stepped past the number 1 band saw, his left hand made contact with the saw blade. Employee #1's arm was lacerated and his fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated and remained hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, POINT OF OPERATION, SAWMILL, ARM, BLADE, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 316792464 Hospitalized injury Amputation Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators

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