Incident date: 2024-09-27
NAICS industry code: 623210

An employee was using a table saw to make bevel-type cuts in PVC molding. The piece he was cutting kicked back and his left-hand fingers contacted the blade. Three fingers were severely lacerated.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Stationary saws  table
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
code_body: title: Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
severity: moderate