Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201110491 - Employee's fingers amputated in water well sheave

Accident Summary Nr: 201110491 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 07/16/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119936821	07/25/1997	3561	0	Bakersfield Well & Pump Co.

Abstract: On July 16, 1997, Employee #1, of Bakersfield Well & Pump, was operating a cable tool water well rig. He was pulling out a well-cleaning tool and was attempting to move a sheave that guides the cable onto the rig's main cable drum. Employee #1 was trying to push the sheave with his hands while the cable was being wound when the glove on his left hand became caught between the cable and the sheave. His hand was pulled into the sheave, amputating the four fingers on his left hand and fracturing his right index finger. Employee #1 was taken to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment.

Keywords: CLOTHING, FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, WIRE ROPE, FINGER, GLOVE, WORK RULES, WELL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119936821			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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