Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14194138 - EMPLOYEE CUTS FINGER ON SHARP EDGE OF MATERIAL CONVEYOR

Accident Summary Nr: 14194138 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 03/13/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2808202	03/24/1986	5112	0	United Stationers Supply Company

Abstract: Employee #1 lacerated his fifth finger while climbing down from a conveyor belt. The laceration required seven stitches. The conveyor belt was used to transport boxed stationary products for shipping. Employee #1 had cleared paper debris from a damaged container which was on the conveyor. The conveyor belt had dimensions of 30 inches wide by one eighth inch thick. The employer had written work procedures prohibiting the use of the conveyor as a walk way. Employee #1 stated that he had accessed the conveyor without the supervisor's knowledge to clear the system so he could proceed with work assignments. Employee #1 had worked for the employer for three months. The employer had a safety program which consisted of a safety committee, employee training, weekly safety meetings, and monthly safety inspections.

Keywords: CLEARANCE, BELT, FINGER, CLEANING, LADDER, LACERATION, WALKING SURFACE, CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR BELT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2808202			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c.

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