Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201690682 - Employee Amputates Finger While Cutting Molding
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125930677 | 05/10/2002 | 2431 | 0 | Commercial Wood Products Co |
Abstract: At approximately 6:00 a.m. on October 15, 2001, Employee #1 was working in the custom bench department, cutting moldings 1 inch thick with a circular hand-fed Powermatic table saw. The safety guard could not be used when cutting molding that was 1 inch thick. The miter was cut at a 45-degree angle. While making the cut, Employee #1's glove became caught in the blade of the miter saw, pulling his left hand into the blade. Employee #1 had lacerations on his left ring finger, and his left middle finger was amputated. A coworker wrapped Employee #1's fingers with rags. Employee #1 was driven to a local hospital by his supervisor.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125930677 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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