Portable Circular Power Saws

59YOF WAS USING A ROTARY SAW AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT HER INDEX FINGER. DX: LACERATION OF INDEX FINGER

75YOM PRESENTS WITH LACERATIONS TO HIS LEFT 4TH AND 5TH FINGERS AFTER CUTTING HIMSELF WITH A CIRCULAR SAW, PRESENTS WITH HEAVY BLEEDING AND TAKES *** DX: OPEN FRACTURE OF FINGER OF LEFT HAND AND A LACERATION OF LEFT RING FINGER

57YOM WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW AND CUT HIS LEFT FOREARM DX: ARM LACERATION

51YOM LAC TO FINGER WHEN SLIPPED USING A CIRCULAR SAW AT HOMEDX FINGER AVULSION

73 YOM REPORTS INJURY TO THE BACK OF HIS L RING FINGER FROM A CIRCULAR SAW. ALSO C/O EARWAX. LACERATION REPAIR PERFORMED. CERUMIN IMPACTION IRRIGATION PERFORMED. DX: LACERATION L RING FINGER; CERUMEN IMPACTION BILATERAL EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANALS.

86YOM TAKES *** AND WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW TODAY WHILE BUILDING A RAMP WHEN THE SAW SLIPPED CUTTING HIM ON THE LEFT INDEX FINGER DX: EXTENSOR TENDON LACERATION OF FINGER

34 YOM WAS DOING A HOME DIY PROJECT WHEN HIS CIRCULAR SAW KICKED BACK AND PATIENT ACCIDENTALLY SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT SECOND FINGER. DX: LACERATION LEFT INDEX FINGER.

35YOM WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW WHERE THE SAFETY FAILED AND MOVED ACROSS THE FLOOR CUTTING HIS TOE DX: LACERATION OF TOE

41YOM ACCIDENTALLY CUT MIDDLE 2 FINGERS W/ CIRCULAR SAW DX: OPEN FRACTURE OF FINGERS

74YOM BROUGNT IN BY EMS DUE TO THE FOLLOWING: THE PATIENT WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW WHEN IT POPPED BACK ON HIM CAUSING A MEDIAL LACERATION TO THE RIGHT LEG. DX:LACERATION OF RIGHT LOWER EXTREMITY.

68 YOM CUT R 3-5 FINGERS ON CIRCULAR SAW DX; FINGER AMPUTATIONS

72 YOM WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW TO CUT WOOD TODAY AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT THE FIRST TWO FINGERS OF LEFT HAND. DX: RIGHT 2ND AND 3RD FINGER OPEN FRACTURES WITH EXTENSIVE SOFT TISSUE INJURY, RIGHT 2ND AND 3RD DIGIT AVULSION

While cutting 2x4 with a Craftsman model 315.108470 circular saw the trigger switch stuck in the ON position and would not release. Had to pull the power cord plug to turn off the saw.

I have a Craftsman evolv circular saw cordless 18V. I took it out of the box used it and it kicked out almost causing injury. On closer inspection I realized the saw runs backwards. I took it too Sears and they agreed that it was a very dangerous condition. However they would not deal with it. They claimed they did not sell the product and I had to Call Craftsman directly.

The lower safety guard of the circular saw sticks in the open position exposing the blade. I was using the saw for a home project. No injury occurred.

FACTS On 03/20/21 I purchased a Hyper Tough (corded) circular saw from Wal-Mart in Eufaula, Alabama. Hyper Tough 120 V 12 AMP 7-1/4 inch corded circular saw model # AQ10019G. UPC Code 8952618126. I did not notice that the protective guard on the Hyper Tough saw leaves a significant portion of the blade exposed in the front (several teeth). My son’s [REDACTED] circular saw is designed much better, and his blade guard fully covers the cutting blade. I also did not notice how weak the return spring on the guard cover was on the Hyper Tough saw. It does not snap the blade guard cover back in place like my son’s [REDACTED] saw. On 04/02/21 while cutting a board using my Hyper Tough circular saw, I was severely injured. My wife was holding the board. I am extremely dominant right-handed. I was crouched down doing the cutting. I was using two hands to run the saw, with my right hand operating the trigger and safety. The saw made a loud popping sound and kicked backward into the air, with a force hard enough to snatch it completely out of my hands. The saw struck me in the head, and landed on my right thumb, cutting it 95 percent off my hand. The inner skin was all that held my thumb on. The poorly designed blade cover allowed the injury to happen. The return spring failed to allow the blade cover to close, even if it did not completely close. Why was the saw blade still spinning long enough to sever my right thumb if my right hand was completely off the saw trigger and safety? I was hospitalized due to the injury. Two separate surgeries were required to re-attach my thumb, bones, tendons, and nerves. I had four screws and one pin holding my thumb in place. On 05/21/21, I had the long push pin in the end of my thumb removed. On 06/18/21, I had the four screws in the side of my thumb removed. The bones, and tendons appear to be healing. As of today - 08/25/21, my thumb still appears to be swollen, mangled, scarred, and completely numb from the cut line upward. It

I reported over a month ago on report number: [REDACTED] but still receive no further solution on the bad and dangerous product. Please review I reported as the product was dangerous as I got hurt. I also demand the manufacturer, Skilsaw, replace or refund my purchase.

I am writing to report a serious safety incident that occurred while using a Festool Track Saw, model TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus (No. 576708), on July 8th, 2023. During the use of the tool to trim the edge of a door, a malfunction occurred, which resulted in a dangerous situation leading to severe personal injury. Description of Incident: At the time of the incident, I was using the Festool Track Saw as intended to make a cut along the edge of a door. While the tool was in operation, an unexpected issue arose (a resistance in the tool), causing me to remove the saw toward the top of the guide rail. However, the plunge mechanism did not self-retract, leaving the saw blade fully exposed. Subsequently, a kickback occurred, causing the exposed blade to accelerate backwards, resulting in a partial amputation of two fingers on my left hand. Contributing Factors: Tool Safety Malfunction: It appears that the malfunction may have originated from the tool's motor, the plunge mechanism or the viewing window, leading to the failure of the automatic blade retraction and exposing the blade during operation. Kickback Risk: The unexpected blade exposure and subsequent kickback put the operator at a high risk of serious injury, as was evident in my case. Injuries Incurred: The incident resulted in the partial amputation of two fingers on my left hand, which required immediate medical attention and subsequent treatment. Actions Taken: Following the accident, I sought immediate medical attention at [REDACTED] Hospital (Atlanta, GA), where my injuries were assessed and treated by medical professionals. I have the relevant medical records, including details of the injuries and treatment received. Photographic Documentation: Attached to this report, will send you photographs and a video of the Festool Track Saw involved in the incident. Additionally, pictures of the door material and the accident scene have been included for reference. Recommendations: Considering the se

While cutting flooring materials, the saw began to emit an unusual odor and then sparks came from the vents. I immediately unplugged the cord and brought the saw, smoking, outside. A few moments later, after going inside to ventilate the room, I found the saw engulfed in flames in the yard, there was a small grass fire which we extinguished.

Using the saw standing to the right of it and it collapsed to the right of me and cut me by my little finger near the bone. I am on blood thinners so was quite frightened.