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Which body part did CPSC find most often injured among table and bench saw operators?

Fingers, at 89.1 percent of operator injuries.

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Why: CPSC found fingers were the body part most often involved, with hands next. Lacerations were the most common injury type. That is why guards, push sticks and blade brakes focus on keeping hands clear.

Huh, didn't know that: CPSC found the saw was owned by the operator's household in 86.7 percent of the cases.

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Answer: Fingers. CPSC found fingers were the body part most often involved, with hands next. Lacerations were the most common injury type. That is why guards, push sticks and blade brakes focus on keeping hands clear.

  1. CPSC Survey of Injuries Involving Stationary Saws 2007-2008 www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/statsaws.pdf
    Fingers (89.1 percent) followed by hands (6.8 percent) were the body parts most frequently involved.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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