Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201111630 - FINGERS AMPUTATED-LUBRICATING BEARINGS OF THE SPRING COILER

Accident Summary Nr: 201111630 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 01/25/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119937522	02/03/1999	3423	0	Auger Scope

Abstract: On January 26, 1999, Employee #1, a machine operator, was involved in a serious accident which occurred in the spring coiler machine area of AugerScope, Incorporated. He began to lubricate the gears and bearings on the Spring Coiler Machine Number 2. He removed the expanded metal guard and proceeded to lubricate the bearings while the machine was running. He was wearing gloves, and the glove of his right hand became caught in the machine. He attempted to pull his hand, but the first digit of his index finger of his right hand was amputated. He was taken to Holy Cross Medical Center for emergency treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, BEARING, LUBRICATING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119937522			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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