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Accident Summary Nr: 201064771 - Employee Severed Fingertip in Fan Blade

Accident Summary Nr: 201064771 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 02/21/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300788585	02/26/2002	5511	441110	Hamilton Sundstrand

Abstract: At approximately 3:15 p.m. on February 21, 2002, Employee #1, a 51-year-old ECS Technician, employed by Hamilton Sundstrand in San Diego, California, was performing an acceptance test for a mixed flow fan. During the test procedure, Employee #1 turned the fan on and noticed air leaks. To examine the leaks further, he wiggled the fan from its side. As he moved the fan, his left hand moved, catching his ring finger on his left hand in the fan blade, severing the fingertip.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN BLADE, FINGER, GUARD, LOCKOUT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300788585			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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