Safety Flash
Lost time injury (LTI): Incident with circular saw leads to loss of thumb
Lost time injury (LTI): Incident with circular saw leads to loss of thumb
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/12
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkHand and Finger InjuriesMachinery and Equipment
- Hand and finger injuries
- Rotating machinery
- Competence and trainingMachine guardingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
Summary
A crewman suffered thumb and middle-finger injuries when plywood snagged on an unguarded circular bench saw and drew his hand towards the blade. The flash identifies incorrect setup and operation, missing workplace instructions and absent risk assessment, and stresses guarding, operator training and compliance with safe-use procedures.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Machine guarding; machinery guards; machine guards.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
Incorrectly operated, unguarded circular saw equipment caused severe hand injuries while cutting plywood.
IMCA SF 07/12. Themes: competence and training, control of work, hand and finger injuries, machinery and equipment.