If the saw kicks back into the thigh (a common injury site for those supporting wood on their knee), it can easily sever the femoral artery. In this scenario, a person can lose a fatal amount of blood in under three minutes. The Most Common Triggers
Pinning the lower guard back "just for one cut" removes the only barrier between the spinning teeth and your skin. How to Stay Whole Circular Saw Kickback (Graphic Content - Viewer...
Unlike a scalpel or a sharp knife, a circular saw blade is comprised of carbide-tipped teeth designed to remove material. It doesn't just "cut" flesh; it evulsates it. It removes a wide path of skin, muscle, and bone, leaving a ragged, macerated wound that is extremely difficult for surgeons to stitch back together. If the saw kicks back into the thigh
Keep both hands on the tool’s handles to maintain maximum control. How to Stay Whole Unlike a scalpel or
Never stand directly behind the path of the saw. Stand to the side so if it kicks back, it clears your body.