Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 119958916 - Employee's fingers amputated in V-belt pulley system

Accident Summary Nr: 119958916 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 07/21/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119958916	10/31/1997	1742		Petrochem Insulation Inc

Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on July 21, 1997, Employee #1 was measuring and installing insulation on a chilled water pipe as part of contractual obligation for another employer. He was taking measurements when he momentarily lost his balance and his right index finger was amputated in the nip point of the unguarded V-belt and pulley drive adjacent to where he was standing. He was given first aid and transported to Ridgecrest Community Hospital for treatment. The guard had fallen off the machine when the bolts supporting the guard's mounting brackets backed out due to heavy vibrations.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, INADEQUATE MAINT, FINGER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, VIBRATIONS, V-BELT, PULLEY, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119958916			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Insulation Workers

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