Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170683460 - Employer's finger amputated by blower blade

Accident Summary Nr: 170683460 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 10/03/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126750447	10/03/1995	2841	0	Huish Detergents Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 attempted to clear a clogged tube leading into a blower by placing his hand into the blade. He had turned the equipment off, but the blade was still moving. He amputated a finger.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126750447			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Lathe and turning machine set-up operators

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