Incident date: 2024-05-28
NAICS industry code: 335999

On May 28, 2024, an employee was troubleshooting a jammed punch saw and was repositioning a sensor. The machine actuated once the sensor was repositioned. The tool/punch of the saw then struck the end of the employee's left thumb (distal phalanx) resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
code_source: title: Stationary sawing machinery stationary  n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations involving bone loss
code_body: title: Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
severity: high