Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 829200 - Employee's finger amputated by saw blade

Accident Summary Nr: 829200 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 10/05/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104203120	10/05/1987	3089	0	Schafer Systems Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was cutting plastic material on an unguarded saw. As he pushed the material through the saw blade, the material kicked back, causing his right index finger to strike the blade. The finger was amputated at the first joint.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104203120			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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