Incident date: 2024-12-23
NAICS industry code: 236220

An employee was cutting a 2 x 4 on a table saw when the wood kicked back and his right hand slipped, contacting the blade. The employee's right index finger was amputated and he sustained a laceration to his right ring finger.

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