Incident date: 2023-03-03
NAICS industry code: 713990

An employee was using a power saw on a 2x4 to build shelves when the saw hit a knot and kicked back, causing the employee lacerate his left palm.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
code_source: title: Saws-powered, except chainsaws
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Hand(s), except finger(s)
severity: moderate