Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170572770 - Employee's fingers amputated when hand caught in grinder

Accident Summary Nr: 170572770 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 11/15/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302446570	11/17/1999	3568	0	Kaydon Corporation Plant 4

Abstract: Employee #1, a grinding machine operator, was performing his normal job duties when he reached his right hand into the grinding area to feel if a part was smooth. His arm became caught by a metal clamp that was holding the rotating part in place ,and his hand was forced into the grinding wheel. Employee #1's entire index finger and half of his thumb were amputated.

Keywords: GRINDER, HOLD-DOWN CLAMP, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, GRINDING WHEEL, GRINDING MACHINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302446570			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Precision grinders, fitters and tool sharpeners

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