Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 20215.015 - Employee Killed While Using A Meat Bandsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 20215.015 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 05/17/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
437811.015	05/18/2012		445110	Breaux'S Minute Mart

Abstract: At 12:00 p.m. on May 17, 2012, Employee #1 was cutting chicken leg quarters using a vertical band meat saw. Employee#1 blacked out and fell over onto the bandsaws tabletop. The safety guard on the bandsaw was raised where approximately 9 inches of the blade was exposed. Employee #1s head and shoulders were on the saw table pressing against the moving saw blade. The blade cut through Employee #1's shoulder blade and continued on into his neck. Employee #1 was killed from his injuries.

Keywords: Bandsaw, Neck, Shoulder, Slicer

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	437811.015	27	M	Fatality

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