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Accident Summary Nr: 201094711 - Employee amputates fingers when caught by belt
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300810868 | 04/26/2001 | 0762 | 0 | Saticoy Lemon Association |
Abstract: On March 23, 2001, Employee #1 was working as a maintenance mechanic repairing a V-belt and pulley. The employee had finished replacing the belt when he took off his lock-out lock. The employee turned on the power and walked over to look at the belt. Employee #1 thought the belt had stopped running when he put his hand on the belt. The belt caught his hand, amputating his ring finger and pinky finger. Employee #1 was transported to local hospital, where he was treated and released.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300810868 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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