Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 125897207 - Employee's fingertips amputated when machine door closes

Accident Summary Nr: 125897207 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 02/03/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125897207	05/03/1999	2392	0	Barth And Dreyfuss Of California

Abstract: At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 3, 1999, Employee #1 removed the filler tube and reached into the opening to remove a jam of synthetic fiber. The door closed, amputating the tips of two of her fingers. She was transported to the emergency room, where she was treated and released.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125897207			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Miscellaneous textile machine operators

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