Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 73682.015 - Worker sawing wood flooring sustains thumb amputation

Accident Summary Nr: 73682.015 -- Report ID: 0214700 -- Event Date: 01/23/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1030509.015	02/06/2015		236118	Authentic Renaissance

Abstract: At 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2015, Employee #1, employed by a construction general contractor, was using a Hitachi Miter Saw to cut a piece of oak flooring. His hand came into contact with the saw blade, and his left thumb was amputated. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation.

Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Carpenter, PPE, Saw, Thumb, Wood Slab

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Maintenance or repair			2	25

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1030509.015	18	M	Hospitalized injury		Construction Laborer	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior carpentry Fatality Cause:

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