Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201690807 - Employee amputates finger in wood shaper

Accident Summary Nr: 201690807 -- Report ID: 0950662 -- Event Date: 09/10/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301275913	10/07/2002	2434	0	Ari Matsui Dba A R I Woodworks

Abstract: At approximately 2:50 p.m. on September 10, 2002, Employee #1 had finished his sweeping task, and asked the lead person for the second time if he could make the fluting. This time the lead person agreed, but told Employee #1 he would have to watch him to ensure he knew how to operate the machine. Employee #1 started the shaper and shaped several pieces of oak board, while the lead person watched. After that, the coworker returned to work on his table saw. After he left, a piece of wood bound up in Employee #1's shaper and then kicked back out of the machine. Employee #1's left hand struck the shaper blade, amputating his middle finger at the first knuckle. He was transported to Gardena Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, INEXPERIENCE, WOOD SHAPER, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301275913			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Cabinet makers and bench carpenters

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