Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 145539.015 - Employee amputates fingers when caught in lathe during die c

Accident Summary Nr: 145539.015 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 11/01/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1579004.015	02/16/2022	5051	423510	112671 - Dynamic Metal Llc

Abstract: On November 11, 1, 2021, an employee was installing a machine part (chuck) in an NLX 2500 CNC lathe during a die change. The chuck being installed holds materials in place to be modified. While holding the chuck the employee positioned his fingers behind the piece as he was adjusting the part. The employee inadvertently activated the foot pedal and as the part was pulled inwards it caught his fingers between the machine and part. The employee amputated an unspecified number of fingers and was hospitalized.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Catch Point, Caught Between, Die, Energized, Finger, Foot pedal, Hand, Installing, Lathe, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Metal Lathe, Partial Amputation, Pulled In, Safety Device

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1579004.015	65	M	Hospitalized injury		Mechanical engineers

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