Accident Report Detail
Accident: 170613343 - Employee'S Thumb Amputated By Circular Saw
Accident: 170613343 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 08/16/1996 | |||||||
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name | ||||
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125770693 | 10/31/1996 | 1711 | Bob'S Plumbing | ||||
Employee #1 was using a skill saw to cut a piece of wood to repair the wall under a customer's sink. He had to make a small, difficult cut and was holding up the blade guard with his hand when the saw jumped. Employee #1's right thumb was amputated at the knuckle. | |||||||
Keywords:
portable power tool, amputated, repair, work rules, construction, thumb, circular saw, saw, lost control
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Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |
1 | 125770693 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |