Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170872246 - Employee's fingertip amputated by spindle blade

Accident Summary Nr: 170872246 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 09/18/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119973881	03/05/1997	7361	0	Automated Temporary Services

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 p.m. on September 18, 1996, Employee #1, of Automated Temporary Services, was changing a spindle blade on a perforator machine at the Valley Perforating Company. His left hand struck the moving spindle blade, amputating the tip of his finger. Employee #1 was taken to Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, CA, for treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, SPINDLE, BLADE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119973881			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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