Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170888036 - Employee's hand injured when starter pistol discharges
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125500843 | 05/16/1996 | 4953 | 0 | County Of Sonoma Integrated Waste Management |
Abstract: Employee #1, a temporary, part-time worker, was operating a garbage compactor. He was in the equipment cab loading a Weinberg 6 mm, 22 caliber signal pistol when it discharged. Employee #1 sustained trauma to his left hand, including the amputation of several fingers. The accident was caused by a lack of training and use of an inappropriate loading method.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125500843 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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