Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170587570 - Machinist's fingers amputated in cutting machine

Accident Summary Nr: 170587570 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 11/02/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125903831	12/14/1995	3061	0	Kirkhill Rubber

Abstract: Employee #1, a machinist, was attempting to remove stock that was jammed in a cutting machine. The ON-OFF switch to the machine was turned off but it was not locked out. A supervisor heard Employee #1 say that the stock was jammed and, thinking the machine was on, switched the ON-OFF toggle switch to its opposite position, thereby turning the machine back on. Employee #1's right index and middle fingers, which were under the cutting blade, were amputated near the first knuckles.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, BLADE, COMMUNICATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125903831			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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