Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 138399.015 - Employee amputates tip of thumb while using belt sander

Accident Summary Nr: 138399.015 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 08/13/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1549187.015	08/16/2021		322212	Malnove Incorporated Of Florida

Abstract: At 3:30 a.m. on August 13, 2021, Employee #1 was using a belt sander to deburr a small metal part. The part became lodged between the part rest and the sanding belt, pulling the employee's thumb into the belt. This resulted in the amputation of the tip of Employee #1's right thumb. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of the injury.

Keywords: Abrasive Belt, Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Belt Sander, Deburring, Pulled In, Thumb

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1549187.015	28	M	Hospitalized injury		Machine operators, not specified

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