Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304062367 - City Of Springfield
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
City Of Springfield
201 S 18th St
Springfield, OR 97477
Mailing Address:
225 N 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477
Union Status: Union
SIC:9131
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/2000
Investigation Summary
An employee of a highway maintenance crew was cutting a roll of thermoplastic highway striping material with a mitering saw. While he was cutting the roll the saw seized up and began vibrating. The employee's left hand was on the saw guard. The guard was caught by the saw blade, destroying it and pulling the employee's hand into the rotating saw. The injured employee's first, second and third fingers of his hand were severed. The individual was hospitalized where two of his three fingers were successfully reattached.
Keywords: SEVERED, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, SAW, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304062367 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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