Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201142288 - Employee Burns And Amputates Finger While Cleaning Iron Belt

Accident Summary Nr: 201142288 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 07/16/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300851912	08/07/2001	7359	0	Baker Party Rentals

Abstract: On July 16, 2001, Employee #1, a laundry assistant, was cleaning the belts on a flatwork finishing iron. The employer wrapped a cloth around her index finger and stuck it under the belts. As she was cleaning, a loose staple caught the cloth and pulled her finger under the 350-degree roller. Although the machine stopped immediately when the emergency cord was pulled, Employee #1's finger was under the hot roller. Employee #1 received a third-degree burn, requiring amputation of her right index finger from the middle knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, IRON

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300851912			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Personal service occupations, n.e.c.

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