Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200523330 - Employee injured finger from unsecured heavy mold

Accident Summary Nr: 200523330 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 06/12/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303742548	08/02/2001	3365	0	Falco

Abstract: On June 12, 2001, Employee #1 was removing a mold form box from a sand mold. He was prying the edge of the mold when it slipped from his grip. The mold dropped upon his right hand causing a fracture in the little finger below the knuckle. He was transported to the emergency room and medical personnel was unable to repair the fracture and therefore, amputated the finger to prevent gangrene from setting in.

Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, FINGER, MOLD

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303742548			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Molding and casting machine operators

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