Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14500656 - Employee's fingertips amputated in power press

Accident Summary Nr: 14500656 -- Report ID: 0523400 -- Event Date: 10/15/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102981586	10/15/1991	3829	0	Labelle Industries, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a part-revolution mechanical power press that was activated by a foot treadle and equipped with a presence sensing light curtain. Employee #1 was placing pieces to be trimmed into the die area with her left hand and removing them with her right hand. As she worked, her right hand became caught in the die area nip point and several of her fingertips were amputated. An inspection of the press disclosed that the brake pads had deteriorated, that the press was not equipped with the required control system and brake monitor, and that no press inspection and maintenance records were kept.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, INADEQUATE MAINT, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, LIGHT CURTAIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102981586			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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