Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201039211 - Employee Injures Finger in Press Brake

Accident Summary Nr: 201039211 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 02/13/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309905826	05/10/2007	3441	332312	Biltmore Metal Fabricators

Abstract: At 11:30 a.m. on February 13, 2007, an employee was bending a small piece of sheet metal on the 1932 Cincinnati Series 5 Press Brake Number 1581. When he grabbed for the part as it was bending, the sharp edge of the metal lacerated his left middle finger tip through the leather glove. Coworkers in the area assisted the employee and called the supervisor. The employee was transported to Western Hand Center, where he was treated and released after doctor removed a small fragment of bone in order to sew the flap shut.

Keywords: PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, METAL SHEET, LACERATION, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309905826			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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