Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170155824 - Employee's fingertip severed by motor fan pulley/belt

Accident Summary Nr: 170155824 -- Report ID: 0950645 -- Event Date: 04/27/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111994364	05/12/1992	0722	0	Guerra'S Custom Farming Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112026596	05/12/1992	0722	0	J & J Harvesting

Abstract: Employee #1 was hired temporarily as an auto mechanic from J & J Harvesting Labor Service. He was requested to change fan belts on a trailer-mounted 60-hp diesel-powered irrigation pump. The belts had never been changed; therefore, no procedure had been established and no training was thought to be required. While pulling an old belt over the front of the pulley with his left hand, Employee #1 leaned against the control panel using his right hand for leverage. He accidentally struck the three-position toggle and push start switch, which were located within 6 in. of each other. The engine rotated, pulling Employee #1's finger between the edge of the pulley and the fan belt, severing the fingertip.

Keywords: SEVERED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, FAN BELT, PULLEY, UNTRAINED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111994364			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
2	112026596					Occupation Not Listed

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