Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 970434 - Employee cuts leg with circular saw

Accident Summary Nr: 970434 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 03/23/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105593750	03/29/1989	1542	0	Merrill Sheriff Construction

Abstract: On March 23, 1989, Employee #1 was working on a building for Kamasut and had been assigned to cut lumber. While cutting 2 by 4 lumber with an electric skill saw, he stooped over to pick up a piece of lumber while the saw was still in his right hand. The saw came into contact with Employee #1's right leg. He was taken to Wasatch County Hospital, where he received 58 stitches. He was released from the hospital the same day.

Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, CIRCULAR SAW, ELECTRIC SAW, SAW, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105593750			Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Carpenters

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