Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170089825 - Employee's hand trapped in auger nip point

Accident Summary Nr: 170089825 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 10/12/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124774423	10/12/1993	1429	0	Baker Rock Crushing Co

Abstract: On October 11, 1993, Employee #1 was attempting to turn a v-belt drive, located on a dust auger, by hand. As he did so, the asphalt plant operator reset a circuit breaker and switched on the main panel control for the dust auger. The motor was energized and started without warning, trapping Employee #1's left hand in the in-going nip point.

Keywords: WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, AUGER, V-BELT, NIP POINT, COMMUNICATION, HAND, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124774423			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Production inspectors, checkers and examiners

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