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Accident: 14457774 - Employee Injures Fingers In Spine Cutting Machine
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14844252 | 07/13/1984 | 5093 | West Street Industries |
Employee #1 and a coworker were working on a machine that cuts spines out of books. The coworker was working on one end of the machine and Employee #1 was at the other (feed) end when some books jammed under the knife. Following normal operating procedures, she turned off the unit and tried to pull the machine drive's V-belt with her right hand to reverse the machine and free up the knife. The machine suddenly activated and the V-belt pulled her hand into the pulley. When Employee #1 tried to disengage her hand, the tips of her little, ring, and middle fingers were amputated and she sustained a 3-in. gash. Employee #1 may not have properly shut off the machine.
Keywords:
amputated, finger, work rules, caught by, jammed, lockout, laceration, v-belt
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14844252 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Health diagnosing practitioners, n.e.c. |