Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170733513 - Employee's fingertips amputated while cleaning auger

Accident Summary Nr: 170733513 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 07/13/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120257324	07/21/1994	2082	0	Miller Brewing Co.

Abstract: On July 13, 1994, Employee #1, of Miller Brewing Company, was cleaning the auger of the #2 separator machine. The auger area separates the slush from the fluid and can become clogged periodically. The employee noticed that the automatic water spray was not functioning properly. There is a flap over the opening to the auger. Employee #1 was attempting to hold the hose, keep the flap up, and adjust the water spray. The flap fell and her finger made contact with the auger, which amputated her right index and ring fingertips. Employee #1 was transported to Santa Teresita Hospital in Duarte, CA, treated, and released.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, AUGER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120257324			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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