Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200534139 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Dryer Chute Rotary Blades

Accident Summary Nr: 200534139 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 03/09/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315489534	03/22/2011	7363	561320	Team Staffing Solutions, Inc.

Abstract: On March 3, 2011, Employee #1 was trying to determine if a dryer chute was filled. Instead of trying to hit the side of the chute with a rubber hammer, Employee #1 opened the top door and put three fingers of his left hand up into the rotary blades. Employee #1 sustained amputations at the first digit of his small finger and the second digit of his ring finger. His middle finger was completely amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized, and his middle finger was reattached.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315489534			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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