Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200530855 - Short Order Cook Amputates Fingers in Hamburger Patty Maker

Accident Summary Nr: 200530855 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 06/10/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310080155	06/26/2006	5812	722211	Micky'S Irish Pub

Abstract: On June 10, 2006, Employee #1 was working as a short order cook, operating a hamburger patty maker at Micky's Irish Pub. To make an 8-inch hamburger patty, he had to change the 6-inch plate to an 8-inch plate. The machine had not been unplugged, and when Employee #1's hip hit the power switch, the hamburger patty maker was turned on. Employee #1's right hand was caught between two steel pieces. The middle finger of his right hand was amputated at the nail bed, and the index finger was amputated halfway down the nail. He was not hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310080155			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Short-order cooks

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