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Accident Summary Nr: 200534667 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Auger

Accident Summary Nr: 200534667 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 11/20/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316221670	11/28/2011	2048	311119	Naturally Recycled Proteins Of Iowa Llc

Abstract: On November 20, 2011, Employee #1 was cleaning the inner walls of an operating extruder auger. He used an air tool through an opening approximately 24 in. above the auger. Employee #1 then reached through the opening to scrape walls with a putty knife. When the knife caught on the auger, his hand was pulled in, amputating his left index finger at the first knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, AUGER, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316221670			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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