Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201140191 - Employee's hand injured in motor belt and pulley
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125905604 | 04/02/1997 | 4953 | 0 | Lewis Equipment Co Llc |
Abstract: On February 24, 1997, Employee #1, the driver of a trash transfer truck, was descending a ladder between the driver's cabin and the trailer of his vehicle when he lost his balance and fell. As he went down, his right hand became caught in a moving belt and pulley drive near the base of the ladder. Two of his fingers were amputated, and a third finger was seriously injured. Employee #1 was taken to Fountain Valley Regional Hospital for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125905604 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Garbage collectors |
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