Incident date: 2024-07-19
NAICS industry code: 238110

An employee was using a circular saw to cut 2-by-6 boards that were supported by sawhorses. The saw became wedged in the wood, kicked back, and cut the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Saws  except chainsaws
code_nature: title: Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified
code_body: title: Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
severity: high