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Accident Summary Nr: 134443.015 - Employee amputates finger while troubleshooting centrifuge

Accident Summary Nr: 134443.015 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 03/16/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1522588.015	03/31/2021		331318	Southwire Company, Llc

Abstract: At 7:40 a.m. on March 16, 2021, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a Micro Separator due to an unusual vibration. The employee bypassed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and instructed a coworker to turn off the machine. Before the machine fully deenergized, Employee #1 opened the clear plastic guard. As a result, the centrifuge cylinder descended, amputating Employee #1's right ring finger below the first joint. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automatic Machine, Finger, Fingertip, Guard, Lockout/Tagout, Troubleshooting

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1522588.015	68	M	Hospitalized injury		Machinery maintenance occupations

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