Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201152097 - Employee's finger amputated while working on engine

Accident Summary Nr: 201152097 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 12/31/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125899187	03/19/1999	4212	0	Waste Management

Abstract: On December 31, 1998, two mechanics were working on a vehicle. Employee #1 was checking the solenoid and placed his hand on the engine belt. When the other employee started the vehicle's engine, Employee #1's finger was caught in and amputated by the moving engine belt. He was transported to Eisenhower Medical Center where surgeons reattached his finger.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, VEHICLE, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, TRUCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125899187			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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