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Accident Summary Nr: 201152725 - Employee Amputated Finger in Fork Frame Opening
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125960831 | 12/23/1999 | 2431 | 0 | C & M Wood Industries Inc |
Abstract: On August 31, 1999, Employee #1 climbed out of the operator's seat of a forklift and was in the process of hoisting himself up to the pallet on the forks to realign the pallet. His right finger became caught in a small opening on the fork frame. The opening was approximately 0.25 inches wide. In his haste to remove the trapped finger, Employee #1 sustained an amputation to the tip of his right small finger.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125960831 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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