Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170393078 - Employee's fingers amputated by power press

Accident Summary Nr: 170393078 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 03/04/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108559998	03/23/1992	3568	0	Allomatic Products Company

Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 1992, Employee #1 was operating a Bliss full-revolution, foot pedal activated, mechanical power press #875. A piece part shifted in the die and the employee reached in under the guard to realign the piece part. The employee accidentally activated the foot pedal switch, causing the press to cycle and amputate four fingers on his left hand.

Keywords: DIE, POWER PRESS, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108559998			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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