Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 97521.015 - Employee amputates thumb on saw blade
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1208383.015 | 02/07/2017 | 321920 | American Pallet, Inc. |
Abstract: At 9:00 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a whirlwind pop-up saw, cutting wooden pallet materials. The employee placed his right hand on top of the 1.25 inch plywood, right above the blade, and accidentally pressed the foot pedal. The blade popped up out of the table, and as it cut the lumber, it amputated his right thumb. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1208383.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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