Incident date: 2024-10-01
NAICS industry code: 238160

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a piece of batten. The saw jammed and kicked back, striking his left thumb and fully amputating it.

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