Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200993418 - Press Operator Amputates Two Fingers When Drive Chain Breaks

Accident Summary Nr: 200993418 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 04/09/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310372586	05/16/2007	3469	332116	Wayne Tool And Design

Abstract: On April 9, 2007, Employee #1 was working for a firm that manufactured metal stampings and spun products. He was using a Version mechanical punch press, when the press's cam box drive chain broke, allowing the press to continue to cycle. Employee #1 reached into the press as it closed, amputating the middle two fingers on his right hand. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, METAL SHOP, MACHINE OPERATOR, POINT OF OPERATION, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310372586			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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