Inspection 342127420 OPENED FEB 24, 2017Closed
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Incident on Feb 21, 2017: Employee's finger is amputated in table saw
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on February 21, 2017, Employee #1 was cutting cardboard for picture frame backing on a SawStop table saw. According to the saw manufacturers documentation, thin kerf blades should not be used for this purpose. The braking system on the saw failed and the blade cracked. Employee #1's finger contacted the blade and was amputated. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(iii) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $6,519 | $4,500 | May 18, 2017 | Final |