Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 132351.015 - Employee amputates fingers while using Skilsaw

Accident Summary Nr: 132351.015 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 07/06/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1482811.015	07/10/2020		236118	Martinez Digging & Rebar

Abstract: At 10:30 a.m. on July 6, 2020, an employee was cutting wood for the framing of a swimming pool using a Skilsaw. The employee, who had been working for his brother for about five years, was attempting to cut a 2x4 piece of wood when the saw became stuck. As he attempted to free the saw, it jumped back and severed his left fingers, resulting in an amputation. Despite the Skilsaw being fully guarded and equipped with all safety features, and the employee being trained in its use, this incident underscores the need for caution when operating power tools. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Amputation, Finger, Framing, Guard, Saw, Severed, Swim, Wood

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Alteration or rehabilitation

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1482811.015	41	M	Hospitalized injury		Construction Laborer	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Swimming pool construction Fatality Cause:

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