Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170199996 - Employee's fingertip amputated in fan belt drive

Accident Summary Nr: 170199996 -- Report ID: 0950626 -- Event Date: 07/24/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112122031	10/03/1991	0131	0	Kirschenman Enterprises.

Abstract: At approximately 12 noon on July 24, 1991, Employee #1, of Pyramid Produce, Inc., had his left hand resting on the unguarded V-belt drive for the engine fan and generator of a John Deere tractor. When a coworker cranked the engine, Employee #1's left index finger became caught between the unguarded V-belt drive and pulley. The tip of his finger was amputated.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, ENGINE, TRACTOR, V-BELT, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112122031			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Farm workers

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