Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200081396 - Worker amputates finger while using mechanical power press

Accident Summary Nr: 200081396 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 09/18/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116140401	10/03/2000	3444	0	Dynamic Gunver Technologies Llc.

Abstract: On September 18, 2000, an Employee operating a full-revolution mechanical power press that was equipped with two hand trips and pullbacks when a part jammed in the die. The employee removed his pullbacks, and turned the press off. The employee switched the press to "jog" mode, which turned the foot pedal on. The employee stood in front of the die and tried to free the part with pliers. The accidentally stepped on the foot pedal causing the flywheel to cycle the press amputating two of his fingers.

Keywords: PULL BACK DEVICE, DIE, HAND, PRESS, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116140401			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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