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Accident Summary Nr: 200054096 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated While Handling Material

Accident Summary Nr: 200054096 -- Report ID: 0728900 -- Event Date: 08/18/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316017524	10/26/2011	3443	332313	Intersystems

Abstract: On August 18, 2011, Employee #1, a warehouse worker, and a coworker, were using an overhead crane and rigging to move several 32-ft-long metal channels. The coworker operated the hoist remote control while Employee #1 manually positioned the load. When the load shifted in its sling, Employee #1's gloved hand became caught. His left finger was amputated.

Keywords: RIGGING, WAREHOUSE, LOAD SHIFT, SUSPENDED LOAD, HOIST, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, SLING, UNSTABLE LOAD

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316017524			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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