Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170049191 - Employee'S Fingers Amputated In Press Brake

Accident Summary Nr: 170049191 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 10/10/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111757076	10/17/1991	3721	0	Douglas Aircraft Co

Abstract: At or about 8:30 a.m. on October 10, 1991, Employee #1, of Douglas Aircraft Co., was operating a Diacro press brake #02016786 at building #1 in department 402, near column M-5, when an apparent malfunction in the selective flange control unit caused the ram to activate while his hands were in the point of operation. Fingers of both of Employee #1's hands were amputated. Employee #1 was transported to medical services by a company ambulance, then transported by Goodhew Ambulance to Western Hand Center for treatment.

Keywords: amputated, press brake, finger, point of operation, press operator

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111757076			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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