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Accident Summary Nr: 170049191 - Employee's fingers amputated in press brake

Accident Summary Nr: 170049191 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 10/10/1991
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11175707610/17/199137210Douglas 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 of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 111757076 Hospitalized injury Amputation Occupation not reported

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