Hopefully I am reading that correctly Jim and you avoided serious injury?
I carried my portable Makita table saw into many dozens of newly constructed homes without incident. But it can happen to anyone at anytime. I was in the room when my brother in law took the very tip off one of his fingers with his portable table saw. He promptly fainted.
Once transitioned into the shop I used my Dad's trusty old Delta Unisaw until funds became available to purchase a Sawstop. Aside from finger saving feature it is just a great saw that is a pleasure to use.