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Accident Summary Nr: 201083920 - Employee's finger smashed in chain and sprocket

Accident Summary Nr: 201083920 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 02/03/2003
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11998322907/16/20031771238110Apco

Abstract: On February 3, 2003, Employee working in the maintenance building at APCO storage yard, repairing the lift mechanism on a forklift was on the top of the mast, the chain stuck and fell off the top sprocket. The Employee was replacing the chain on the top sprocket when the lift mechanism fell off the stands and blocks, smashing his finger in the chain and sprocket.

Keywords: CHAIN, REPAIR, BUILDING, BLOCKS, FINGER, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Contractor's yard/facility Other Under $50,000

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 119983229 Non Hospitalized injury Amputation Operating engineers Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Other Activities-Post Decking Detail Work
Fatality Cause: Other

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