Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170888606 - Employee's finger amputated in forklift accident

Accident Summary Nr: 170888606 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 10/30/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125503607	11/04/1996	0182	0	The Mushroom Farm

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a #8 Hyster forklift to transport mushroom growing trays for a mushroom farm. He was driving down a sloping, wet concrete surface when the lift started to skid as it turned a corner. Employee #1 lost control of the 5,000 lb vehicle and grabbed the upright protective cage with his left hand. The forklift skidded into the corner of a building, catching his hand and amputating the two top joints on his little finger. The cause of this accident was Employee #1's failure to maintain control of the forklift and to keep his hands inside the protective cage.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, IND TRK OPERATOR, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOST CONTROL, SLOPE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125503607			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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