Incident date: 2023-09-06
NAICS industry code: 811118

An employee was using a powered saw to cut excess all-thread that was preventing him from placing insulation around a copper pipe. The employee was using his right hand to operate the saw while holding the all-thread with his left hand. The saw slipped and contacted with his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high