Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200674984 - Employee Amputates Arm In Drill Press Accident

Accident Summary Nr: 200674984 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 07/23/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307301606	08/09/2004	2062	311312	Osceola Farms Co.

Abstract: On July 23, 2004, an employee was adjusting the oil flow on a drill press. His sleeve got caught in the drill bit, and his sleeve pulled his arm into the rotating bit. The employee's arm was amputated up to his elbow.

Keywords: clothing, rotating parts, amputated, drill operator, caught by, drill press, arm, elbow

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307301606			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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