Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170181291 - Employee's fingers amputated in press laminating machine

Accident Summary Nr: 170181291 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 02/20/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112060520	02/25/1992	3083	0	Lamination Systems

Abstract: On February 20, 1992, Employee #1 was operating his press laminating machine and attempted to straighten a 24 by 56 plastic sheet with his hand rather than using a prong. Employee #1 misjudged the speed of the press and caught his right hand. Four fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112060520			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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