Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201055332 - Employee severs hand at wrist

Accident Summary Nr: 201055332 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 02/16/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300776564	03/08/2001	5013	0	Steel Horse Automotive Accessories

Abstract: At about 1:00 p.m. on February 16, 2001, Employee #1, an assembler cutter working for a manufacturer and distributor of various automotive parts with 6 years of experience, was assigned to cut parts. While cutting the lining using the Blue Streak II Table cutter, he placed his left hand in front of the material to keep it from moving. Unexpectedly, his left hand came in contact with the blade, when the cutter went thoroughly through the material and severed his left hand at the wrist. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injury.

Keywords: SEVERED, CAUGHT BY, AUTOMOBILE, BLADE, WRIST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300776564			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Patternmakers, lay-out workers, and cutters

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