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Accident Summary Nr: 111652.015 - Employee's finger, caught in belt and pulley, is amputated
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1329168.015 | 07/11/2018 | 237130 | Calwest Underground, Inc |
Abstract: At 9:41 a.m. on July 6, 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by an underground construction company, were cleaning and attempting to unclog the water lines of a pressure washer, Hydrotek SC 30005D, Max. 3000 PSI, 4.3 GPM, Nozzle -4.5, 14 HP Diesel Kubota Engine. Employee #1 cleared the lines by running compressed air through them. He then turned the washer's motor on. As he attempted to reinstall the hose, the hose slipped. Employee #1's left ring finger became caught in the belt and pulley. The ring finger was amputated, and the middle finger was lacerated. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he received treatment for the amputation and laceration injuries. He was released without hospitalization.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1329168.015 | 56 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |