Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171061534 - Employee's Fingertip Is Amputated by Hydraulic Press

Accident Summary Nr: 171061534 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 10/17/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304412406	10/18/2001	3949	0	Icon Health & Fitness

Abstract: On October 17, 2001, Employee #1, a metal precision assembler, and a coworker were operating a hydraulically powered machine. The machine presses bearings into the end of metal cylinders that are components of treadmills manufactured by the company. The machine is designed for one operator, with two-handed controls. The second operator was used to speed up the process. Employee #1's right thumb tip was amputated by the hydraulic press, and he was hospitalized as a result of his injury. No other details were given.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BEARING, HYDRAULIC PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304412406			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Precision assemblers, metal

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