Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201063740 - Lacerations To Both Thumbs While Operating Power Press Brake
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300785839 | 01/26/2001 | 3444 | 0 | American Tool & Engineering Corp |
Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on November 13, 2000, Employee #1, an employee of American Tool and Engineering, suffered lacerations to both thumbs while operating a power press brake. The incident was first reported on November 13 at approximately 5:30 p.m. by an employee of Employment Systems Incorporated (ESI). ESI is a contract employment agency, and the primary employer of EEI. American Tool is the controlling employer. The press brake had no effective point-of-operation guarding. Employee #1 was feeding the parts in by hand and controlling the ram by use of a foot pedal. While holding a piece of sheet metal, Employee #1's hand slipped at the point of operation. His thumbs were crushed and had lacerations. Employee #1 went to a local hospital for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300785839 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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