Incident date: 2024-04-02
NAICS industry code: 321992

An employee was using a miter saw to cut lap siding when the board kicked out and pushed their hand into the blade, resulting in amputation of the left index finger.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Stationary sawing machinery stationary  n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations involving bone loss
code_body: title: Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
severity: high