Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170624001 - Employee's finger injured when caught under tank

Accident Summary Nr: 170624001 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 03/03/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125653345	07/22/1998	3443	0	Modern Welding

Abstract: Employee #1, a welder, was setting up the end cap in preparation for tack welding a tank weldment so the finish welder could complete the job. He was using his hand control and steel wedges to position the cap and make final adjustments when he pushed the wrong button. Instead of the end cap clamping, the tank rotated, catching and severely lacerating his right index finger. There were no broken bones or major damage, and Employee #1 returned to work within a week. At the time of the accident he was watching the wedge placement and not paying attention to the controls.

Keywords: HAND CONTROL, FINGER, WELDER, WELDING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125653345			Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Welders and cutters

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