Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170191977 - Employee's fingers crushed in punch press

Accident Summary Nr: 170191977 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 08/28/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112039458	09/05/1991	7361	0	Excel Employment & Service

Abstract: At approximately 7:30 a.m. on August 28, 1991, Employee #1 was fabricating parts on a Bliss pedal-operated, 10-ton full revolution clutch punch press. He placed a part into the press and reached his right hand through an opening in the guard and into the point of operation. He then actuated the press with the pedal, crushing two of his fingers. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112039458			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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