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Accident: 99680.015 - Worker Cuts Fingers On Table Saw'S Unguarded Blade
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1250219.015 | 07/27/2017 | New Space Construction |
At 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction general c ontractor, was working at a commercial building being renovated. He was operati ng a DeWalt table saw, Model DWE7480, to cut a piece of wood laminate wall tile that measured approximately 31 inches by 7 inches. Employee #1 finished the cut , turned off the table saw, and reached for the piece of wall tile. The table s aw's blade, which was unguard, was continuing to rotate, and Employee #1's hand struck the blade. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transport ed to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for lacerations to the nail bed of two of his fingers.
Keywords:
blade, building, construction, finger, laceration, material handling, repair, table saw, unguarded, wood panel
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1250219.015 | 21 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |