Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170719181 - Employee's hand crushed in Van Dorn press
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112094354 | 04/06/1993 | 3089 | 0 | Westlake Plastics |
Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 1993, Employee #1 apparently climbed to the top of a Van Dorn press and reached into the moving press to remove a part. He did this in spite of a warning sign on the press instructing employees not to place their hands in the press. The press is equipped with electrical micro-switches and a mechanical blockout device. In addition, the ram is outfitted with a sensing device that should automatically stop the press if it meets any resistance (such as the employee's hand). Employee #1's right hand was crushed by the press. Employee #1 was taken to Los Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112094354 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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