Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 171058902 - Employee's fingertip amputated in food packaging machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301168696 | 03/21/2000 | 4222 | 0 | Pictsweet Frozen Foods |
Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a food packaging machine when she removed a broken guard that covered a chain and sprocket. The tip of her right index finger became caught by the pinch point of the chain and sprocket, amputating approximately 1/8 in. from the tip. She was transported to the hospital, where she was treated and released. The pinch point was not guarded.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301168696 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Packaging and filling machine operators |
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