Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170187835 - Employee's fingers amputated while repairing belt

Accident Summary Nr: 170187835 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 10/30/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112089313	10/31/1991	7211	0	Texco, Inc

Abstract: At approximately 8:00 a.m. on October 30, 1991, Employee #1, of Texco, Inc., was atop a wash machine repairing a loose belt within the V-belt and pulley drive of the washer's motor. The washer operator re-energized the machine, inadvertently activating the motor and trapping the employee's left hand between the V-belt and the pulley drive. Employee #1's left fingers were amputated. The power control had been left in the OFF position, but it was unlocked and unattended.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, V-BELT, PULLEY, WASHING MACHINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112089313			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Supervisors, mechanics and repairers

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