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Accident Summary Nr: 170184626 - Employee's fingers caught in press blade

Accident Summary Nr: 170184626 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 03/01/1992
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11211930005/19/199227960Crescent Metal Products

Abstract: Employee #1, of Crescent Metal Products, was using a press brake to bend a metal part for fabrication. He was holding the metal part on the die against a back stopper. As the press brake blade came down, the metal part slipped, drawing his left hand toward the press. Three of Employee #1's left fingers became caught between the die and the press blade. Employee #1 required hospitalization. Crescent Metal Products, was cited for a serious violation of 4206(a) and was assessed a $700 penalty.

Keywords: DIE, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, SLIP, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, BLADE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 112119300 Hospitalized injury Cut/Laceration Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations

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