Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171045719 - Employee's arm punctured by tine of digger

Accident Summary Nr: 171045719 -- Report ID: 1054113 -- Event Date: 05/21/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126726389	05/22/1997	2037	0	United Foods Inc

Abstract: On May 21, 1997, Employee #1 was operating a digger. The digger was at a crossbeam when he reached out to clear compost from in front of it. The digger was further under the stringer than Employee #1 had realized, and a tine caught his glove, pulling in his arm. Another tine punctured and went through his right forearm. Employee #1 shut off the machine and called for help. He was extricated and transported to Salem Hospital.

Keywords: CLOTHING, GLOVE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, ARM, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126726389			Hospitalized injury	Puncture	Farm workers

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