Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200821841 - Employee Ampuataes Arm in Hydraulic Press Accident

Accident Summary Nr: 200821841 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 07/08/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305154213	10/24/2002	3363	331521	West Irving Die Cast, Inc.

Abstract: On July 8, 2002, an employee cycled a hydraulic press using "two-hand" controls. As the ram moved downward, the employee reached into the point of operation to remove the parts. The ram crushed his hand and arm, amputating his arm almost to his elbow. His amputation was treated at a hospital.

Keywords: HYDRAULIC RAM, POWER PRESS, TWO-HAND CONTROL, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, HYDRAULIC PRESS, RAM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305154213			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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