Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201181773 - Employee is injured while cleaning saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201181773 -- Report ID: 0950611 -- Event Date: 09/08/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300893807	09/23/2003	2431	321911	Woodworks Window & Door Company Inc.

Abstract: On September 8, 2003, Employee #1 was using compressed air to remove sawdust from the inside of a pop-up saw enclosure, CANTEK, Model Number CS-18L, Serial Number 33893, located in a woodworking shop. As he was applying compressed air to blow the sawdust into an exhaust system, the blade of the saw was spinning inside the enclosure. For some reason, Employee #1's right hand came into contact with the blade, severing his middle and ring fingers, as well as lacerating the remaining fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: SEVERED, SAWDUST, FINGER, CLEANING, COMPRESSED AIR, WORK STATION, SAW, LACERATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300893807			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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