Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201030426 - Employee amputates fingers in hydraulic press brake

Accident Summary Nr: 201030426 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 02/29/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112128715	04/02/1996	3444	0	Morgan Sheet Metal

Abstract: On February 29, 1996, Employee #1 was using a 60 ton, Accurpress hydraulic press brake, model 7606, serial #2856, to put hems on the sides of 19 in. by 47 1/2 in. sheet metal plates. He reached between the dies to flip up one of the stops located behind the dies so that the lengthwise hem could be formed. While his hand was between the dies, the press came down, partially amputating three fingers on his left hand. The foot-operated pedal was covered and also had a flapper that had to be lifted with the toe before the foot could be placed on the pedal.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, HYDRAULIC PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112128715			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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