Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100719.015 - Employee's fingertip is amputated while operating spot welde

Accident Summary Nr: 100719.015 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 11/09/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1277131.015	11/15/2017		332116	Universal Metal Products, Inc.

Abstract: At 2:30 p.m. on November 9, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a spot welder in a tool room. The machine was equipped with two hand controls, as well as a foot pedal activator. After activating the machine to weld a piece into place, he inadvertently reactivated the foot pedal while removing another part. Employee #1's right index fingertip was caught in the point of operation, resulting in its amputation.

Keywords: Amputated, Caught In, Finger, Foot Control, Inattention, Point Of Operation, Welding

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1277131.015	21	F	Non Hospitalized injury		Laborers, except construction

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