Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170903249 - Employee's fingers amputated in punch press

Accident Summary Nr: 170903249 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 12/12/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120336144	12/12/1995	3469	0	Action Stamping

Abstract: At approximately 6:05 a.m. on December 12, 1995, Employee #1 was operating a 60-ton, , L & J punch press, serial #56668, when the machine tripped and cycled on its own. His right hand became caught in the die, amputating four of his fingers. Employee #1 was taken to the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Glendora, CA, for treatment.

Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120336144			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machinists

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