Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170864854 - Employee's finger amputated in tanker valve shaft

Accident Summary Nr: 170864854 -- Report ID: 0950645 -- Event Date: 05/03/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126205947	05/16/1996	4213	0	Kings County Truck Lines

Abstract: At approximately 7:00 a.m. on April 27, 1996, Employee #1, of King County Truck Lines, was loading bulk milk into a 6,700 gallon tanker through the 3 in. valve at the back of the tank. The valve was open and the plunger shaft was in the 'out' position. The valve was leaking around a large nut. Employee # 1 was trying to tighten the nut when he knocked the hose off the 3/4 in. valve shaft that held the valve open. The shaft slammed shut, amputating the tip of his right index finger.

Keywords: LOADING, TANK TRUCK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SHAFT, VALVE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126205947			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Truck drivers, heavy

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