Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170192207 - Employee's finger amputated by running screw auger

Accident Summary Nr: 170192207 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 03/14/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112099320	04/10/1992	2834	0	Wilbur-Ellis Co Dba Mowe'S Scientific Nutritional

Abstract: At or about 11:30 a.m. on March 14, 1992, Employee #1, a lead man at Wilbur-Ellis Co., was atop a breeder tank to unclog the auger. Employee #1 had put his right fingers into a hole when the screw auger suddenly started and amputated his right index finger. Employee #1 did not turn off the lever handle to the motor of the auger, which is located at the top of the breeder tank, or use an extension tool. Employee #1 did not follow lockout procedures. A coworker, who was inside the plant at the ground level, but not in direct sight of Employee #1, allegedly hit an ON button control that actuated the auger. Employee #1 was taken to Doctor's Hospital, Montclair, CA, for treatment. Employee #1 is a young, experienced, and trained employee.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, AUGER, HAND TOOL, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112099320			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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