Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201073038 - Employee Amputates Finger Using a Skilsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 201073038 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 07/14/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310818125	08/13/2008	7342	561710	D & S Termite Control

Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 14, 2008, Employee #1 was working for a termite control service. He was instructed to cut approximately 1.5-in. from the end of a 2-in. by 6-in. piece of lumber needed to repair termite damage. He was attempting to hold the short end of the lumber with his left hand while trying to push the Skilsaw with his right hand. He lost control of the saw and cut through the second knuckle of his ring finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized with an amputated finger.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, STRUCK BY, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310818125			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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