Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170606743 - Employee crushes hand in power press while adjusting screw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120050422 | 04/25/1994 | 2512 | 0 | Douglas Furniture |
Abstract: Employee #1 was performing adjusting/testing operations on the die area at the point of operation of a 46 ton Federal power press. The required lockout/blockout precautions were not performed. During a test cycle, Employee #1 put his hand into the press, attempting to adjust a screw that tensioned the die. He sustained a severe crushing injury to his right thumb and index finger, resulting in the partial amputation of the right thumb and a total amputation of the index finger. An accident-related citation was issued.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120050422 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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