Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170184170 - Employee amputated thumb after slipping with saw

Accident Summary Nr: 170184170 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 10/14/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111751426	10/15/1991	1542	0	Citizen'S Properties, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was cutting 2 in. by 4 in. wood for framing in a house under renovation. While operating a portable, hand-held Skil saw, Employee #1 slipped and cut off his left thumb. The Skil saw guard was functioning and in place. Employee #1 had not received training in safe saw use or training in other hazards unique to his job duties.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, UNTRAINED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111751426			Non Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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