Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170871867 - Employee amputates finger from falling object

Accident Summary Nr: 170871867 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 02/16/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125818385	03/04/2002	2431	0	Precision Molding

Abstract: At about 8:00 a.m. on February 16, 2002, Employee #1 and coworkers were removing the dust exhaust ductwork from a molder. Employee #1 was wearing gloves at the time of the maintenance work. After removing the molder, Employee #1 started to remove the next section of duct. To remove this section, he placed a hand on one side and used his other hand to hold the bottom. As the entire duct section disconnected from the ceiling, it fell pinching the top of the finger between the duct edge and the top of the molder. The pinching action amputated the tip of his left ring finger. He was transported to a medical center where he was treated and released.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, DUCT, FINGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125818385			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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