Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200536399 - Worker Amputates Finger Tip in Paper Corrugating Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 200536399 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 09/05/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
317500700	01/23/2014	2653	322211	International Paper

Abstract: On September 5, 2013, Employee #1, 20-year-old male with International Paper, had completed the set-up of the single facer corrugating machine. When testing the proximity switch, the machine became activated and amputated the tip of Employee #1's index finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized as a result of this event.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, MACHINE OPERATOR, LACERATION, PAPER BINDING MACHIN, PAPER, SET UP, PAPER MACHINE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	317500700			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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