Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201141298 - Employee's finger tip amputated when safety device fails

Accident Summary Nr: 201141298 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 08/24/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120249552	09/29/1999	3643	0	Lamcor Incorporated

Abstract: On August 24, 1999, Employee #1 was operating a wire stripping machine. It became necessary to reinsert the wire so he opened the front sliding door and began the reinsertion process. While performing this task, he inadvertently leaned against the activating button with his shoulder. The interlocking safety device on the door failed, and the activated machine cycled. As a result, Employee #1's right ring finger tip was amputated to the first joint. Employee #1 was hospitalized and the finger tip was successfully reattached.

Keywords: STRIPPING MACHINE, AMPUTATED, WIRE ROPE, FINGER, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120249552			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Slicing and cutting machine operators

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