Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201044153 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Shredding Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 201044153 -- Report ID: 0953220 -- Event Date: 05/08/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313435943	05/08/2009	3085	326160	Secured Fibres

Abstract: On May 8, 2009, Employee #1 was using a plastic bottle shredding machine, while working alone. The machine jammed, and Employee #1 did not deenergize the machine before trying to unjam the machine with a small stick. While Employee #1 was attempting to unjam the machine, the stick contacted the shredder cutting blades. The stick and Employee #1's hand were pulled into the cutting blades, resulting in amputation of Employee #1's left index finger.

Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, LOCKOUT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313435943			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machine operators, not specified

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