Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201634987 - Employee's Hand Contacts Jointer Blade, Amputating Fingers

Accident Summary Nr: 201634987 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 01/25/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308251008	02/14/2005	2431	321911	Versatile Sash & Woodwork Inc

Abstract: On January 25, 2005, an employee was adjusting the blade on a woodworking jointer. He placed a 5-in. by 1-in. piece of wood against the saw's fence system and slid the wood through the spring-loaded guard. As the wood touched the blade, it kicked back, and the employee's hand fell against the blade. Three fingers were amputated, and the employee was hospitalized.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, STRUCK AGAINST, BLADE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308251008			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenter apprentices

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