Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201095999 - Employee's Legs Amputated in Baler

Accident Summary Nr: 201095999 -- Report ID: 0950645 -- Event Date: 10/08/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126183797	10/08/2002	4953	0	Paradise Recycling

Abstract: At 11:18 a.m. on October 8, 2002, Employee #1 of Paradise Recycling was operating a baler at a recycling plant when it became jammed. He attempted to unjam the unit by climbing into the chamber and kicking away some of the product. The unit unjammed and forced Employee #1 to come in contact with the ram, amputating both of his legs just above the ankles. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, JAMMED, BALER, ANKLE, LEG, RAM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126183797			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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