Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200961639 - Employee's fingertip amputated in drive motor

Accident Summary Nr: 200961639 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 10/10/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301986857	12/03/1997	7384	0	District Photo, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was adjusting a photo paper processor that was having drive problems that resulted in a hesitation in its normally smooth operation. He discovered that the chain tension was too loose and that the drive motor needed to be moved slightly and re-tightened. Employee #1 made the adjustments with the motor running, catching and amputating the tip of his left index finger between the pulley and chain. He failed to shut down the machine and lock out the energy source(s) prior to working on it.

Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, NIP POINT, PULLEY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301986857			Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Machinery maintenance occupations

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