Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202539912 - Employee's Thumb Is Amputated While Using Skill Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 202539912 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 09/08/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126161223	09/25/2008	1531	236118	David Shalom, Homeowner

Abstract: On September 8, 2008, Employee #1 was using a skill saw while installing architectural cement guardrails. He was working for an unlicensed contractor who was hired by a homeowner. Employee #1 was reportedly hospitalized for an amputated thumb. However, the hospital had no record for this person. .

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, SAW, HAND TOOL

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		New project or new addition		Under $50,000	2

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	126161223			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Other

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