Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170895262 - Employee Injured When Caught In Roller Of Cutting Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 170895262 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 12/15/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120253943	12/17/1997	5023	0	Bentley Mills

Abstract: At approximately 7:15 a.m. on December 15, 1997, Employee #1, of Bentley Mills Inc., was using an air blower to clean the revolving roller of a running cutting table machine in the production department. His hand struck against the roller and his sweater become caught on the roller's sharp, sandy projections, pulling in his arm. Employee #1 sustained contusions and scratches on his right arm, back, and shoulders. The roller had no cover and it was not guarded. Employee #1 spoke little English, and many details of the accident were provided on the phone by his wife.

Keywords: clothing, cover, shoulder, work rules, cleaning, roller--mach/part, caught between, nip point, unguarded, contusion

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120253943			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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