Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170192082 - Employee's fingertips amputated in pulping machine

Accident Summary Nr: 170192082 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 09/14/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112066824	10/10/1991	2653	0	Inland Container Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 3:30 a.m. on September 14, 1991, Employee #1 was pushing paper into the dry end of a pulper while the make-up reel was turning and wrapping the paper. He felt something brush his face and tried to wipe it away with his right hand. His fingers became caught by the turn-up string, and the tips of his index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated. The employer had an effective safety program and discipline policy for safety infractions. Employee #1 was well-trained and had 4 years of experience with this employer.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, PAPER MACHINE, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112066824			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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