Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200528784 - Employee amputates left index finger

Accident Summary Nr: 200528784 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 05/27/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306683798	06/15/2004	3543	332997	American Pattern & Cnc

Abstract: On May 26, 2004, three employees were bringing a pattern cavity together to see how well the two pieces fit. To determine the fit, the employees put paper between the two patterns, and when the paper was tight, the fit was deemed adequate. While Employees #1 and #2 were securing the paper, Employee # 3 lowered the top of the pattern cavity 3 inches above the bottom piece, issuing a verbal warning to the other two employees to keep their fingers clear of the interface between the bottom and top patterns. As he lowered the top of the cavity, Employee #1's left index finger tip was crushed and pinched off. Employee #1 was treated at a hospital, where it was determined there was bone loss. Although Employee #1 was not hospitalized, he had several follow-up visits, and physical therapy for the finger.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, HOISTING MECHANISM, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306683798			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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