Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202491445 - Employee Amputates Finger While Using Chainsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 202491445 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 02/09/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314536210	03/07/2011	2411	113310	Loggers Unlimited Incorporated

Abstract: On February 9, 2011, an employee was cutting wood at a logging site. He slipped on a patch of ice and fell forward. The employee came into contact with the chainsaw that he was holding and using with his right hand. The left index finger was severely damaged but was reattached at UC Davis Hospital. There was, however, a loss of bone and he was admitted to the hospital.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CHAIN SAW, FINGER, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314536210			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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