Incident date: 2019-05-08
NAICS industry code: 326130

Two employees were operating the cut-down saw in the distribution area. While the cut-down saw was in the lowered position, the injured employee was taking measurements. When the saw engaged, the injured employee's finger was caught in the saw guard and partially amputated.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
code_source: title: Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
severity: high