Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171010184 - Employee amputates fingers in hydraulic press

Accident Summary Nr: 171010184 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 07/26/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125931071	08/01/2001	7363	0	D & L Sheet Metal Inc

Abstract: On July 26, 2001, Employee #1 was operating a hydraulic bender. He bent over to move the foot pedal on the actuating rod and placed his hand in the point of contact with the rotating parts of the press. As he moved the foot pedal, he accidentally tripped the actuating rod. The blender started and severed four fingers of his left hand. He was hospitalized to receive medical care for the injuries sustained in the accident.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, HYDRAULIC PRESS, HAND, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125931071			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Misc. metal,plastic,stone&glass-working mach. op's

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