Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 113487.015 - Employee operating wire drawing machine lacerates head when

Accident Summary Nr: 113487.015 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 09/12/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1347883.015	12/12/2018		423510	Beta Steel

Abstract: At 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2018, an employee was working for a metal service center and metal wholesaler. He was setting up a wire drawing machine. Wire approximately 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) was being guided through the machine. The lead end of the wire came loose from the drawing machine's pull-dog. It struck the employee in the head. He sustained a laceration and a contusion. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: Contusion, Equipment Operator, Head, Laceration, Struck By, Wire Drawing Machine, Wire Line

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1347883.015	35	M	Hospitalized injury		Machine operators, not specified

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