Incident date: 2024-08-24
NAICS industry code: 237310

An employee was using a circular saw to cut PVC pipe during sidewalk repairs. The saw amputated their left thumb.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  n.e.c.
code_source: title: Saws  except chainsaws
code_nature: title: Amputations involving bone loss
code_body: title: Thumb(s)
severity: high