Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170853287 - Employee's fingertip amputated when caught in press brake

Accident Summary Nr: 170853287 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 04/21/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120247440	04/26/1999	3429	0	Temco Fireplace Products

Abstract: Employee #1 was standing in front of a brake press waiting for a coworker to complete the setup process for a new run when the press came down, amputating the tip of one of her fingers. She could not recall how she came in contact with the point of operation of the press. The press was equipped with a foot pedal.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, SET UP, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120247440			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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