Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201153723 - Employee's finger amputated in press brake

Accident Summary Nr: 201153723 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 07/03/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119953198	08/04/2000	3556	0	Albers Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 9:30 a.m. on July 3, 2000, Employee #1, a temporary helper, was operating a Verson press brake, serial #145051062. He was removing a galvanized steel clamp when, for some reason, the ram came down while his right hand was in the point of operation, amputating his index finger. Employee #1 was transported to Chino Medical Center for treatment and subsequent surgery. The brake press was not equipped with a safety device or guard at the point of operation.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119953198			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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