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Accident: 201621372 - Employee Injured When Hand Cut By Circular Saw

Accident: 201621372 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 05/30/2003
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
30632211606/03/20035211David N Levin
On May 30, 2003, Employee #1 was cleaning the dog ear machine after the production of fence boards. Employee #1 placed a stick in the point of operation of the saw blades when he lost his balance and inserted his hand into point of operation. This triggered the circular saw which dropped and cut his hand in two places. Employee #1 removed his hand and got first aid from management and a fellow employee. Employee #1 was then transported to the local emergency room and was hospitalized.
Keywords: amputated, caught by, circular saw, laceration, point of operation, blade, hand
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 306322116 Hospitalized injury Amputation Laborers, except construction

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