Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200372209 - Employees Hand Injured When Caught in Power Press
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303573570 | 07/23/2002 | 3714 | 0 | Cambridge Metals & Plastics |
Abstract: On July 10, 2002, Employee #1 was pressing parts on a Rouselle 45-ton part revolution power press, Number 9. She was sitting on a stool with the palm buttons in front of her, 10 ft from the point of operation. She was inserting material with her right hand and removing material with her left hand. Both of her elbows contacted the palm buttons which activated the press. The press closed on her right hand breaking her thumb and multiple bones in the right hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303573570 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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